Trio charged for attempting to smuggle US$560,000 worth of gold through CJIA
Three persons including a mother and daughter were on Thursday charged for attempting to smuggle 240 ounces of raw gold through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Monday.
Fifty-two-year-old Shameena Ahamad and her 34-year-old, daughter, Ashiana Salamaly along with 44-year-old, Ian Jacobis appeared before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court where the charges were read to them.
Charged: Chameena Ahamad, Ashiana Salamaly and Ian Jacobis
They, however, pleaded not guilty and were granted bail in the sum of $600,000 each with the condition that Jacobis lodges his passport at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court and report to the Clerk every first Friday of the month, while Ahamad and Salamalay are to report to the Clerk every Friday pending the outcome of the matter.
The matter was adjourned to 18th June 2024.
It was reported that two US citizens and one Guyanese were intercepted with US$560,000 worth of raw gold at the CJIA. They were outgoing passengers on an American Airlines flight to JFK Airport, New York.
The 240 ounces of pure (raw) gold was disguised as silver-plated jewellery. The gold was confiscated after the three passengers were unable to produce the required permit and declaration to customs officials.
