Latest update November 15th, 2024 1:00 AM
CANU intercepts man with $12M worth of cocaine at Providence
Kaieteur News – A resident of Canal No. 2, West Bank Demerara (WBD) was on Friday intercepted at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) with $12M worth of cocaine, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) said.
Detained after cocaine was found in his bus, Khaled Perez
The $12M worth of cocaine seized by CANU
CANU identified the man as 33-year-old Khaled Alberto Perez, of Mon Desir, Canal No.2, WBD.
Perez was reportedly driving a route 31 minibus, BLL 179 when CANU intercepted. According to CANU, it was an intelligence-led operation.
The minibus was searched and 10 brick-like packets containing 25 pounds of cocaine worth $12M were found.
Perez was arrested and the drugs seized.
Investigations are ongoing.
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