Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Tuesday unearthed a large quantity of cocaine during an operation at Tuschen Public Road, East Bank Essequibo.
According to reports, CANU officers conducted the operation which resulted in the seizure of a about 7.8 kg (about 17.1 lbs) of cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $8M.
As such, two persons were taken into custody and are assisting the officers with their investigations.
The cocaine that was found at Tuschen Public Road on Tuesday
Over the weekend, ranks from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) arrested a businessman on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway after a large quantity of cocaine was found in a room at an apartment building which he operates.
Reports are that the businessman owns a popular nightclub in Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara.
Reports are that during the search of the premises, Police entered a room which was securely locked but unoccupied.
While searching the bathroom area in the presence of the businessman, the Police noticed a salt bag. Upon opening it, they found parcels wrapped in black and transparent scotch tape, which were later determined to contain cocaine.
When questioned, the businessman stated that he had rented the room to an individual just over a month ago but had no information about the tenant’s identity or whereabouts.
The businessman was arrested.
