Cops seeking man over airport VIP bust

The police yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for Kenroy Anthony Augustus Joseph, 29, in connection with the recent drug bust at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri where a couple was arrested following the discovery of over 20 kilogrammes of cocaine.

The police say that Joseph is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to matters of Trafficking in Narcotics and Forgery that are under investigation.

It said that anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of Joseph is asked to contact the police on telephone numbers 225-6411, 226-2870, 227-1149, 226-9941, 911 or the nearest police station. His last known address is Lot 69 D’Andrade Street, Newtown, Kitty.

Kenroy Anthony Augustus
Kenroy Anthony Augustus

It is alleged that Mahendra Ramsuchit, 29, of Lot 18 Rose Hall, East Canje, Berbice, and his wife, Rohbina Basdeoram, initially evaded detection by boarding the flight by way of the VIP section on the pretext of being relatives of a government official.

The police case’s is that around 12:10 am, the couple was on a Fly Jamaica flight destined for Toronto, Canada after boarding the plane via the VIP section at the airport. They had not been subjected to a search but while they were on the plane authorities learned that they had not been listed to access the VIP section and this led to searches being done. Searches conducted on two laptop bags and two suitcases uncovered the cocaine. They both pleaded not guilty to the charges when they appeared in court on Monday.