Law enforcement and immigration officers descended on a Georgetown nightclub as part of an ongoing investigation into a suspected human trafficking network that is currently before the courts.
Several women were detained and questioned during the operation. Authorities believe some of them may be victims linked to the alleged trafficking scheme.
The raid came shortly after two Cuban nationals were remanded to prison following their appearance before Magistrate Faith McGusty on multiple human trafficking charges.
According to investigators, the accused allegedly recruited women under false promises of legitimate employment in Guyana. Prosecutors claim that on arrival some of the women had their passports confiscated, were burdened with significant debts and were forced into commercial sex work at the establishment.
In one reported case, a woman was allegedly lured to Guyana with the promise of work as a store salesperson, but investigators say she was instead coerced into sex work shortly after entering the country.
Authorities further revealed that the woman reported being moved between various sites in Georgetown and along the East Coast, where she allegedly encountered numerous other Cuban nationals believed to be caught up in similar operations.
The night-time enforcement action forms part of a broader investigation as officials work to determine the full scope of the alleged trafficking ring. The detained women are being interviewed as authorities seek to identify potential victims and gather additional evidence.
The two accused remain on remand and were scheduled to return to court on 28 May 2026 as the case continues.
The report was filed for LRTVS Newswatch by Delon Adams.