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Over $7M seized in Soesdyke raid expected to trigger money-laundering probe.

Jan.21,2018.

The suspected cocaine that was seized by CANU at Soesdyke on Friday.

The ownership of over $7 million in local and foreign currencies and several vehicles that were all seized during a raid by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) at Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara on Friday has raised questions and a separate probe is expected to be launched.

CANU agents on Friday arrested three persons, including a brother and sister, following the discovery of over 10 pounds of suspected cocaine during the operation.

The agency, in a statement, said Junior Owen Singh, his sister Nickela Craig-Singh and another individual were taken into custody during the operation, which saw the discovery of five kilogrammes (equivalent to 11.0231 pounds) of suspected cocaine, $7 million in local currency, US$800 and at least four vehicles suspected to be owned by Junior Owen Singh.

A source told Stabroek News that acting on information received, CANU agents conducted a search on a house belonging to Nickela Craig-Singh and the suspected cocaine was found hidden in the roof.

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MitwahSenior Member

The Minister of Security could not do it and make cases during the previous administrations. It's happening slowly. It seems like the Kingpins, who are all well known in Guyana, are still untouchable. This is a mule that got caught. The GDF needs to work with CANU to protect the infiltration of our borders.

1/21/1811:28 AM

kpHonorary Member

The drug trade is bigger than ever, with the highest unemployment rate people are turning to under ground crime. Police and army are committing the crime, so when one is caught many are untouched. The security minister Harmon is getting piece of the cut, Oh, Rumjaat is still on the payroll as the errand boy to Harmon. All flights coming from Guyana to North America are scrutinized in detail more than other destinations, Guyana is now recognized as a drug hot spot.

1/21/1811:59 AM

MitwahSenior Member

Guyana has a long road ahead in combatting the drug scourge. The GDF supports various agencies in fighting this scourge but lacks law enforcement authority.

1/21/1812:11 PM

Former Member

kp posted:
The drug trade is bigger than ever, with the highest unemployment rate people are turning to under ground crime. Police and army are committing the crime, so when one is caught many are untouched. The security minister Harmon is getting piece of the cut, Oh, Rumjaat is still on the payroll as the errand boy to Harmon. All flights coming from Guyana to North America are scrutinized in detail more than other destinations, Guyana is now recognized as a drug hot spot.

you now learn of all this you wan alien

1/21/1812:16 PM

cainTired old hippie

kp posted:
The drug trade is bigger than ever, with the highest unemployment rate people are turning to under ground crime. Police and army are committing the crime, so when one is caught many are untouched. The security minister Harmon is getting piece of the cut, Oh, Rumjaat is still on the payroll as the errand boy to Harmon. All flights coming from Guyana to North America are scrutinized in detail more than other destinations, Guyana is now recognized as a drug hot spot.

Guyana is "now" recognized?. Dude, this is a carry over from BJ's days. Only diff nowadays some are caught which was unheard of back then.

1/21/1812:35 PM

MitwahSenior Member

A source told Stabroek News that acting on information received, CANU agents conducted a search on a house belonging to Nickela Craig-Singh and the suspected cocaine was found hidden in the roof.

CANU should seize the house too and send a strong message to these mules.

1/21/1812:39 PM

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