4 Guyanese arrested after 6.3 tonnes of cocaine found on Guyana-flagged vessel off West African Coast

Mar 17, 2025 News

Kaieteur News- Four Guyanese were arrested on Saturday after 6.3 tonnes of cocaine were found onboard a Guyana-flagged vessel operating off the West African Coast.

4 Guyanese arrested after 6.3 tonnes of cocaine found on Guyana-flagged vessel off West African Coast

The Guyana-flagged vessel “Solo” where 6.3 tonnes of cocaine was found (4 Guyanese arrested)

The massive cocaine bust was made by French authorities. One Colombian and one Dominican is said to be among the crew.

A statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, issued on Sunday, confirmed that French authorities contacted the Guyanese government on Saturday for permission to board the vessel, named Solo, which was operating in the region. “Following a request from the French authorities, and in collaboration with the Government of Guyana, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), authorization was granted yesterday to board the Guyana-flagged vessel “Solo” operating off the West African coast,” the Ministry said.”

Upon inspecting the vessel, authorities discovered 6.3 tonnes of cocaine, packaged in bales. The four Guyanese nationals, along with the Colombian and Dominican crew members, were detained, and investigations into the matter are currently underway.

“The Government of Guyana reaffirms its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in the fight against transnational organized crime, particularly narcotics trafficking,” the ministry added.

(4 Guyanese arrested after 6.3 tonnes of cocaine found on Guyana-flagged vessel off West African Coast)

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