A land surveyor and ranger, Ricky Ambrose was found dead on Sunday at about 10:00hrs in the Arumu Backdam, Cuyuni.
According to reports received by the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), the late Ambrose, who had worked over 20 years in the sector, was found with lacerations on his body, some distance away from his ATV.
According to the GGDMA, Ambrose’s licensed firearm along with a quantity of raw gold and cash are also missing.
The late Ambrose is well known to all in that populated area and other mining districts in the country. The Association has also learned that the police only visited the area sometime on the morning of Monday, December 19, 2022, to assess the scene and remove the body. The association, however, has concerns over the police’s response.
In a statement, it said, “The GGDMA finds this response by the police as being poor since Arumu is not a far distance away from Bartica. The GGDMA would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of the late Ricky Ambrose and calls on the Authorities to have a proper investigation into this incident.”
The association also called on the authorities to put proper systems in place at the borders to negate all criminal activities.
