Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan says that situation is under control, arrangements are being put in place to better accommodate prisoners at Lusignan.
Business owners, ministries, and public were thanked for assisting law enforcement officials in transporting prisoners. Additionally, alternative sentencing arrangements are being put in place for certain categories of remand prisoners.
Some prisoners are currently being transferred to other prison locations. Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo urges citizens to be calm and urges media operatives to only disseminate accurate information from official sources.