Three more sent home from the United States
Guyana Chronicle
February 10, 2004
THREE more Guyanese have been sent back to their homeland from the United States of America after serving sentences for various offences including attempted murder, rape and possession of narcotics.
Keith Lewis, 52, of Lot 10-11 Handenveldt, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was deported from the US on January 13, 2004. According to a Police release, Lewis migrated legally in 1965. In July 1995, he was arrested and charged with the offence of selling narcotics. He appeared in Court and was sentenced to two and a half to five years’ imprisonment. On completion of two years, he was released on parole. In 2000, he was rearrested and detained by the Immigration authorities before being deported.
James Wong, 31, of 75 Graham Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, returned on January 11, 2004. The Police statement said that Wong departed Guyana legally on September 1, 1980 for the USA. In September 1991, he was arrested and charged with attempted murder. He appeared in Court and was placed on bail. On June 19, 1992, he was again arrested and charged with rape. Wong appeared in Court and was placed on bail. In June 1993, he pleaded guilty to both charges and was sentenced to one year for attempted murder and five to 15 years for rape. On October 1 last, he was released into the custody of Immigration and was later deported.
Mohamed Ayube Khan, 20, of Enterprise, Leguan Island, Essequibo, was deported on January 10, 2004. According to the Police, Khan departed Guyana legally on May 6, 1990 for the USA. On September 18, 2000, he was arrested and charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell or distribute. Khan appeared in Court and was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. On completion of the jail term, he was released into the custody of Immigration, and later deported.