Guyana probes allegations tied to Chinese embassy

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AP Georgetown
Last Updated : Feb 24 2017 | 10:28 PM IST
The South American country of Guyana says it is investigating allegations that the Chinese embassy has been using its diplomatic status to bring in tax-free goods from China and distribute them to local merchants.
Guyana Revenue Commissioner Godfrey Statia told The Associated Press today that customs officers reported the embassy had been receiving unusually large shipments.
Shipments tied to a diplomatic mission are not fully searched.
Statia said there's a big difference in prices in items being sold by Chinese-owned stores compared with the Guyanese ones.
The Chinese embassy called the allegations baseless and said it reserves the right to take legal action.

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First Published: Feb 24 2017 | 10:28 PM IST

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