4 arrested as CANU unearths 154 lbs of cocaine at Parika

Four males were arrested after being busted with a large quantity of cocaine earlier today.

According to the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unity (CANU), its officers acted on information received and conducted an operation in the vicinity of Parika, East Bank Essequibo, which resulted in the seizure of 70 kilograms (154 pounds) of cocaine.

The four suspects, including one Hispanic national, were escorted to the CANU Headquarters, along with the quantity of cocaine found.

CANU said investigations are ongoing.