Cocaine in fish destined for the USA  busted at the CJIA

7 persons are now in custody assisting with the investigation CAUU said.

The bust was made by ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit stationed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport last night.

CANU said the suspected cocaine was concealed in partly frozen fish scheduled for export to the USA. A release from CANU said the shipping company is currently being investigated and allegedly hails from the West Bank of Demerara.

America Street Money Changer killed during robbery

The man was identified as 47-year-old Shawn Nurse called “fabulous”. Nurse was seated on a chair plying his trade when the armed perpetrator approached him with his weapon drawn and ordered Nurse to hand over his money, a scuffle ensued between the two men and the bandit discharged a round hitting Nurse to his head, Nurse died on the spot. The bandit reportedly took an undisclosed amount of cash and calmly left the scene.
America street vendors said that Fabulous would normally sit on a chair on the corner of America street and work. His mother said some months ago he was robbed by gunmen at the same location, but after he found out who the bandits were they decided to repay him and settle the story. Police investigators quickly cordoned off the area and commenced their probe into the murder. It’s unclear if any of the nearby security cameras can be of any help to the police to arrest the suspects.

Drug bust in South Ruimveldt Park

The drugs were busted during a search conducted by the
Ranks of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Friday at the residence of Collin Hopper of 49 Blue Saki Drive
South Ruimveldt Park.
According to a release from CANU 514 g of suspected cocaine was retrieved. Additionally, CANU said there were several traces of suspected cocaine residue discovered in various parts of the house as well as signs of the narcotic being flushed down the toilet. Ranks were able to retrieve a small quantity of the suspected drug from the pipe leading to the septic tank.

Berbice mother loses fight against cancer

Arlene Tyndall the woman who was battling cervical cancer took her last breath on Saturday as she lost her fight to the disease.
You would recall when Arlene told her story, Guyanese both home and abroad were moved by her circumstances and the outpouring of love and financial support lifted her spirit.
Her family said she took a turn for the worse a few days ago and never made it back.
The cancer was at its worst stage.
Her husband and other relatives are coming together to bid her farewell.
The woman leaves to mourn 5 children.

One dead, several injured in West Demerara accident

A 25-year-old mother of one was killed in an accident involving a mini-bus and a car this morning at Parfait Harmony access road on the West Bank of Demerara.
The dead woman has been identified as Alana Ramsarran. Commander of D Division Leslie James confirmed that the woman was killed in the accident. According to the commander, several passengers were rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital with lacerations and broken limbs.
There are reports that a passenger was pinned in the front seat of the mini-bus and was said to be seriously injured. Ramsarran was said to be the driver of the car, it’s unclear how the collision occurred at this point. The Police are investigating the story.