A Guyanese who was originally destined for Canada is now in custody of local authorities after becoming the latest person to be caught trying to smuggle cocaine out of the country.
According to a police statement on the interception, the man, who was an outgoing passenger on a flight to Canada, was arrested after 4.90 kilogrammes of cocaine were found a false bottom of his suitcase at about 12.35pm at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri.
Police said ranks of the Police Narcotics Branch made the arrest and the man is in custody and charges will be made shortly.