A man who was identified as Khaled Alberto Perez, 33 years, of Mon Desir, Canal No.2, West Bank Demerara, was arrested on Friday in a route #31 minibus with 25 pounds of cocaine.
A statement from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit noted that Perez was the lone occupant of the minibus, bearing registration number – BLL 179.
The CANU officers were conducting an intelligence-led operation in Providence, East Bank Demerara when they intercepted the mini-bus.
A search led to the discovery of 10 brick-like parcels and the arrest of Perez.
He was escorted to CANU’s Headquarters along with the narcotic. The narcotic tested positive for cocaine with a total weight of approximately 25 lbs. or 11.5 kgs with a street value of approximately GUY $12M.
Investigations are ongoing.
Great surveillance work..
now it’s time for a great jail time
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