The police are investigating an assassination plot aimed at president David Granger. This was confirmed by Minister of State Joseph Harmon who told reporters at his post cabinet press conference that the file is now with the police legal advisor. The minister said the government was provided with information by the Police, that there may have been a plot to shoot at President Granger during one of his recent outreaches and a probe was launched.
This newscast understands that an east bank Demerara businessman is said to be fingered in the probe but both Minister Harmon and the police are tightlipped on those said to be involved.