Guyanese busted in Suriname with illegal cigarettes, hashish
A 37-year-old Guyanese national has been apprehended by Surinamese authorities during the search of a residence on Copernicusstraat on Friday. That search has led to the discovery of approximately one kilogram of hashish and a significant quantity of illegal cigarettes.
The operation was carried out by a joint team comprising the National Security Directorate (DNV), the Regional Assistance Team Paramaribo (RBTP), and the Stoot Group Director of Operations (DOKPS).
The items that were found in possession of the Guyanese
In addition to the contraband, a vehicle was seized as part of the ongoing investigation.
The suspect nabbed, identified as ‘Winston L.’, was taken into custody following consultation with the Surinamese Public Prosecution Service.
