HGP NIGHTLY NEWS Reports | Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh, the former Commander of Regional Division One, is vigorously defending his reputation as he petitions the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to remove his name from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List.
In a formal request to OFAC, Sawh highlights newly submitted evidence that he claims fundamentally alters the circumstances surrounding his designation. His legal team is urging a comprehensive review and is prepared to provide additional documentation or engage directly to assist in clearing his name.
Amidst this diplomatic and legal challenge, Sawh is publicly asserting his integrity, especially concerning a significant drug bust that occurred at an illegal airstrip in Matthew’s Ridge on September 1, 2024. He maintains that he had no prior knowledge of the airstrip, nor was he involved in any criminal activities or connected to those implicated in the cocaine-laden aircraft found at the site.
Upon learning about the operations conducted by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) in the region, Sawh traveled to Matthew’s Ridge and was airlifted by the Guyana Defence Force to the location. He met with officials from CANU, the GDF, the Minister of Home Affairs, and a representative from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Sawh reports that he was interrogated by the DEA agent regarding the airstrip, the cocaine’s origins, and the whereabouts of two police officers. He affirmed that he had no knowledge of the airstrip and later confirmed that at least one of the officers had departed for the United States days earlier.
The Senior Superintendent asserts that his track record demonstrates his commitment to combatting drug trafficking; he has consistently shared narcotics intelligence with CANU, including recent tips about a semi-submersible vessel and a Go-Fast boat linked to regional trafficking networks.
Sawh staunchly denies having ever facilitated criminal activity or protected rogue officers, insisting he has acted with professionalism and transparency throughout his career. He acknowledges that the allegations and OFAC designation have caused significant harm both personally and professionally, and he is resolute in his pursuit to clear his name.
He is hopeful that the evidence and his longstanding service will lead to a fair and just resolution, as emphasized by his legal representatives.
