One person has been arrested following the seizure of some $10.6 million worth of cocaine by law enforcement authorities
The bust was made today when officers of Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) conducted an operation at the Young Professional Housing Scheme at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
During the operation, the ranks intercepted motorcar PVV 4385, which had a male occupant, who has since been identified as 32-year-old Parmanand Persaud of Herstelling, EBD.
A subsequent search of the motorcar revealed nine brick-like parcels suspected to be cocaine.
The suspect along with the parcels were taken to the CANU Headquarters where the substance was tested positive for cocaine, with a weight of 23lbs and a street value of $10.6 million.
---
