No indication cocaine on CAL plane loaded in Guyana – CANU Head
There are reports that cocaine was found on Tuesday onboard a Caribbean Airlines (CAL) flight in Miami, and Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), James Singh, has said there is “no indication” that the cocaine was loaded whilst the plane was in Guyana.
CANU Head, James Singh
It was reported that the cocaine was discovered shortly after the aircraft touch down at the Miami International Airport, USA.
The flight had left Guyana then travelled to Trinidad, before landing in Miami, USA.
While reports indicate that 6.5 kilograms of cocaine were found, the CANU Head has said the quantity is actually 3 kilograms.
“It was not found in a suitcase, but in the panel of the plane,” Singh said. “CAL security agents should be answering this question,” the CANU boss added. On this note, Singh added that only CAL security and mechanical staff have access to the area where the cocaine was found.
Caribbean Airlines
Further, he noted that before departing the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, the aircraft was checked by all security personnel, including CAL security.
“We are now awaiting a report from the airline security and the authorities in the United States,” Singh added.
On the other hand, Trinidad media have reported that CAL’s Communications Manager Dionne Ligoure has said the matter is in the hands of law enforcement officers, and she did not provide any further comments.
Trinidad and Tobago opened its airport on July 17, with Caribbean Airlines serving several routes. The airport has not been opened for any other carrier. It is expected that this will be done at some time in October. The court has been on a complete lockdown for more than a year since COVID-19 was detected in that country, and the cases have started to increase rapidly.
Meanwhile, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has been effective in putting a dent in the drug trade, with several successful interceptions in the recent past. Singh had stated that the fight against the drug mules must be a multi-sectoral approach that involves all stakeholders.
