A major drug bust that was spearheaded by the Guyana Police Force has resulted in the seizure of more than 211 kilograms of suspected cocaine during a series of intelligence-driven operations in the Imbotero area of Region One (Barima-Waini).
Executed on Tuesday, the operation resulted in a team of officers descending on the residence and fuel storage bond of Anthony Hosea Beria, also known as Anthony Hosea Yispen, or “Negro.” While no narcotics were discovered at the location, the police did seize 11 cellular phones and three hand-held radios.
Some of the cocaine that was found in Region One
This suspect allegedly fled the scene with a firearm just before the raid took place; but after the raid, continuing investigations led to the arrest of four individuals who each directed the police to separate locations along Imbotero Creek, where large quantities of narcotics were recovered.
Some of the cocaine that was found in Region One
Police have said that, at one location, a salt bag containing 20 parcels of a creamish, rock-like substance was found, and it weighed 23.5 kilograms. At another location, two salt bags contained 40 parcels that weighed a total of 47 kilograms were seized, while three salt bags containing 60 parcels that weighed a total of 70.6 kilograms were found at a third location. Another three salt bags, each containing 60 parcels that weighed a total 70.6 kilograms were also found.
In total, the operation resulted in the seizure of 211.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine (approximately 465.7 pounds), which has an estimated street value of $317.55 million. Four persons have since been taken into police custody, and police are on the hunt for the primary suspect, who escaped.
