FOLLOWING the discovery of over 200 pounds of cocaine in frozen fish at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), a 31-year-old East Coast businessman was on Friday remanded to prison. Kapil Haresh Thakurian of Foulis, Enmore, made his first court appearance before city Magistrate Leron Daly in relation to the matter. He denied the allegation.

The packaged drugs contained inside the frozen fish

Particulars of the charge alleged that on Tuesday, August 9 at CJIA, Thakurian had in his possession 88.200 kilograms of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
The businessman was represented by attorney-at-law Peter Hugh who made an application for his client to be released on bail, since the defendant did not pose a flight risk.
Police Prosecutor, Inspector Kevin London, objected to bail because investigations into the matter were still ongoing.
Magistrate Daly ruled in the prosecution’s favor and remanded the businessman until August 26 for statements.
Police on Tuesday intercepted and seized over 200 pounds of cocaine in the cargo shipment of frozen fish.
According to the police, the bust was not made by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) but by the Police Narcotics Branch. The Guyana Chronicle understands that the shipment was intended for New York.
It was revealed that the shipment was being processed through a local air-cargo service.