Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09GEORGETOWN531
2009-11-20 20:34:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Georgetown
Cable title:
Receipt of GoG Diplomatic Note DG/3/11/2009
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UNCLAS GEORGETOWN 000531
SIPDIS
PASS TO GUYANA DESK OFFICER SEAN WHALEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM PINR GY
SUBJECT: Receipt of GoG Diplomatic Note DG/3/11/2009
REF: EMAIL:RECEIPT OF GOG DIPLOMATIC NOTE DG/3/11/2009
Post received the following communication from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guyana, dated 17 November 2009
requesting assistance in transmitting an enclosed letter to the
United States Department of Justice, Mr. Jeffery Olson, Office of
International Affairs, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of
Justice.
Begin text:
Dear Mr. Olson,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your letter of November 9,
2009 in response to the request made by the Government of Guyana
for assistance in a criminal investigation.
I do need to make a correction to the number which was provided in
our communication under reference. The telephone number for which
we require the identity of the subscriber is 646-372-2397 and NOT
646-372-2379 as was quoted in our letter. This error is regretted.
The details which are pertinent to this investigation are as
follows:
The Guyana Police Force is investigating a report of arson
committed on the State of Guyana whereby a building that housed the
Ministry of Health was set on fire between 03:00 hours and 03:15
hours on July 17, 2009. The fire destroyed the building along with
all records, furniture and equipment.
Several bottle bombs comprising gasoline, channa ( chick peas ) and
wicks were recovered from the scene.
Evidence acquired during the investigation has so far resulted in
five Guyanese nationals including Keith Faria - called "General" -
being charged with arson.
At the time of his arrest, Faria was found in possession of
cellular phone number 592-682-4698.
Further investigation revealed that a call was made at 0306 hours
and one at 0308 hours on July 17, 2009 from that cellular phone to
telephone number 646-372-2397 and that these calls were made from a
location within close proximity to the scene of the arson.
Two of the persons charged have confessed that they were hired by
Faria to participate in the arson.
The Guyana Police Force has intelligence of Faria's involvement
with a group of Guyanese nationals that commit crimes with intent
to cause mayhem in the society and that specifically target
Government entities and personnel. Several members of that group
are currently on trial in courts in Guyana for Murder, Advocating a
Terrorist Act, Robbery under Arms and other offences.
The Police are also in receipt of information that the group
receives some funding, firearms and direction form a Guyanese-born
male living in New York, USA who is referred to as "Mr T" and whose
telephone number is 646-372-2397.
The Government of Guyana appreciates the prompt attention being
given to this matter by the United States Department of Justice.
Please contact me on telephone 592-225-7270 or email address
homemin@guyana.net.gy if you require any clarification or further
information.
Yours sincerely,
/signed/
Clement J Rohee
Minister of Home Affairs
End text.
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
WILLIAMS
SIPDIS
PASS TO GUYANA DESK OFFICER SEAN WHALEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM PINR GY
SUBJECT: Receipt of GoG Diplomatic Note DG/3/11/2009
REF: EMAIL:RECEIPT OF GOG DIPLOMATIC NOTE DG/3/11/2009
Post received the following communication from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guyana, dated 17 November 2009
requesting assistance in transmitting an enclosed letter to the
United States Department of Justice, Mr. Jeffery Olson, Office of
International Affairs, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of
Justice.
Begin text:
Dear Mr. Olson,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your letter of November 9,
2009 in response to the request made by the Government of Guyana
for assistance in a criminal investigation.
I do need to make a correction to the number which was provided in
our communication under reference. The telephone number for which
we require the identity of the subscriber is 646-372-2397 and NOT
646-372-2379 as was quoted in our letter. This error is regretted.
The details which are pertinent to this investigation are as
follows:
The Guyana Police Force is investigating a report of arson
committed on the State of Guyana whereby a building that housed the
Ministry of Health was set on fire between 03:00 hours and 03:15
hours on July 17, 2009. The fire destroyed the building along with
all records, furniture and equipment.
Several bottle bombs comprising gasoline, channa ( chick peas ) and
wicks were recovered from the scene.
Evidence acquired during the investigation has so far resulted in
five Guyanese nationals including Keith Faria - called "General" -
being charged with arson.
At the time of his arrest, Faria was found in possession of
cellular phone number 592-682-4698.
Further investigation revealed that a call was made at 0306 hours
and one at 0308 hours on July 17, 2009 from that cellular phone to
telephone number 646-372-2397 and that these calls were made from a
location within close proximity to the scene of the arson.
Two of the persons charged have confessed that they were hired by
Faria to participate in the arson.
The Guyana Police Force has intelligence of Faria's involvement
with a group of Guyanese nationals that commit crimes with intent
to cause mayhem in the society and that specifically target
Government entities and personnel. Several members of that group
are currently on trial in courts in Guyana for Murder, Advocating a
Terrorist Act, Robbery under Arms and other offences.
The Police are also in receipt of information that the group
receives some funding, firearms and direction form a Guyanese-born
male living in New York, USA who is referred to as "Mr T" and whose
telephone number is 646-372-2397.
The Government of Guyana appreciates the prompt attention being
given to this matter by the United States Department of Justice.
Please contact me on telephone 592-225-7270 or email address
homemin@guyana.net.gy if you require any clarification or further
information.
Yours sincerely,
/signed/
Clement J Rohee
Minister of Home Affairs
End text.
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
WILLIAMS