– vendors accuse constables of corrupt behavior ?The understaffed City Constabulary is unable to combat increasing criminal activity in and around Georgetown, especially near the city’s markets, says Andrew Foo, Chief Constable.“There are not enough uniformed ranks present around the City to deter criminal activity, leaving the Constabulary dependent on the Guyana Police Force in that regard,” he stated.The Chief Constable made those remarks during a recent interview with this publication,Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, as he denied knowledge that some ranks are colluding with criminals or turning a blind eye to criminal activity.Foo affirmed that the Constabulary has never received any complaints about ranks being involved in unlawful activities and stated that persons with such evidence should come forward.However,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, vendors operating at Stabroek and Bourda Markets are pointing accusing fingers at the Constabulary. They claimed that some ranks are getting a “kick back” from criminals to turn a blind eye to their activities.According to a Stabroek Market vendor, the constables used to harass vendors, taking away their goods almost daily. This is not as rampant now, since some constables are partnering with criminals to earn extra cash, he claimed.The vendor stressed that about six persons are robbed in and around the market every day. It was related that consumers are the primary target of this escalating situation, which needs to be addressed immediately.“You always are hearing ‘look he, look he’ and when you watch is a lil boy running or riding up the road and in the next direction,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, is somebody looking helpless and no Constable, not even the police helping,” he said.Another vendor stated that there are several well known gangs, comprising teenagers, operating around the market. They often sell their loot “under the clock” in view of constables, who receive a “cut,” she stated.The woman noted that when the Police Outpost was opened on Stabroek Square,Nike Tns Sale, vendors expected a decrease in illegal activities but the opposite occurred. She emphasized that on many occasions, fights and robberies occur behind the outpost, but the police ranks do not respond.She added that many nights the outpost is “shut tight” while the thieves roam the streets harassing citizens.Meanwhile,Stitched NFL Jerseys, vendors operating at Bourda Market also claimed that illegal activity is a regular feature since the facility functions around the clock with little or no security.According to vendors, while customers are easy prey, many stall holders are robbed at gun point. Crimes have increased since December because some street lights in the area are not working, a vendor noted.“They come to your stand with their hat lowered in their face,Wholesale Jerseys China, pointing a gun at you and demanding that you give them your goods. That is what we the honest men have to face.”