As more details are unfolding about the arrest of Capitol News Cameraman, Rudolph Morris. This newscast understands that Capitol News’ Cameraman Rudolph Morris’s Cellular phone was taken by an army sergeant at the Kaieteur National Park. This was hours after he was arrested by ranks of the Guyana Defence Force for videoing the area sealed off by the GDF to prevent illegal mining around the area. Morris said he was told he could leave the army base this morning and had to journey by foot some three hours in the trail to get to his destination at the Kaieteur National Park.
The Guyana Press Association and Capitol News have been working behind the scenes to have the matter resolved speedily. Chief of Staff of the GDF, Patrick West has ensured the GPA that Morris will be flown out tomorrow afternoon, his rights will not be violated and the GDF will be taking care of his needs.
After listening to Morris’s story Capitol News has spoken to its lawyers and will be seeking legal advice against the GDF for wrongful detention of Morris.