A coordinated police operation in Regional Division 4A (Georgetown), resulted in the arrest of two residents of Kitty, after officers discovered a quantity of suspected cocaine at their home.
The ‘Cordon-and-Search’ operation, conducted between 15:30h and 20:30h on Saturday was aimed at cracking down on narcotics and stolen property, and finding wanted individuals.
During the course of the operation, it was reported that police ranks searched multiple homes across the city. Among the locations raided were the residence of a businessman in Castello Housing Scheme, a cashier’s home in Albouystown, Georgetown; a house occupied by an unemployed woman in the James and Cooper Street area, and a wash bay attendant’s residence in Cummings Park, Sophia. Despite thorough searches, no illegal items were found at these addresses.
The substance found in the duo’s home
However, when officers arrived at Lot 67 Gordon Street, Kitty, they made contact with 50-year-old construction worker Gavin Clarke and Seauta Norville, a housewife. Acting on intelligence, officers conducted a search of the premises, which led to the discovery of a quantity of suspected cocaine.
Both individuals were immediately informed of the offence and placed under arrest. During questioning, Clarke admitted that the cocaine belonged to him, while Norville denied any involvement or knowledge of the illegal substance.
The suspected cocaine was weighed and confirmed to be 33 grams. It was placed in an evidence bag, sealed in the presence of the suspects, and lodged at the Kitty Police Station for further processing before being sent to the forensic laboratory for analysis.
Both Clarke and Norville remain in police custody as investigations continue.
