Man intercepted with $12M worth of cocaine in route #31 minibus

A man who was identified as Khaled Alberto Perez, 33 years, of Mon Desir, Canal No.2, West Bank Demerara, was arrested on Friday in a route #31 minibus with 25 pounds of cocaine.

A statement from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit noted that Perez was the lone occupant of the minibus, bearing registration number – BLL 179.

The CANU officers were conducting an intelligence-led operation in Providence, East Bank Demerara when they intercepted the mini-bus.

A search led to the discovery of 10 brick-like parcels and the arrest of Perez.

He was escorted to CANU’s Headquarters along with the narcotic. The narcotic tested positive for cocaine with a total weight of approximately 25 lbs. or 11.5 kgs with a street value of approximately GUY $12M.

Investigations are ongoing.