The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Friday said it has noted the circulation of a misleading video and the “false allegations” in relation to an arrest made on the 1st February, 2023 of Kirk Browne aka “Coca Tea” at Lot 45 Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown.
In a statement, CANU said it rejects the allegations and hereby contends that on the day in question, CANU officers, acting on information and surveillance, conducted a narcotic operation in the area of Norton Street, Lodge which led to the arrest of Browne.
CANU said that a male of African descent was observed entering Lot 45 Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown with a large salt bag. CANU officers pursued the male who escaped.
“Upon searching the immediate surroundings of Lot 45 Norton Street, Lodge, the said salt bag marked “Big Man” was observed by the officers. Two (2) males and one (1) minor who were in the surrounding area of Lot 45 Norton Street, Lodge at the said time were escorted to CANU Headquarters to assist with investigations. One of the said males was Kirk Browne who resides at Lot 45 Norton Street, Lodge.
“Mr. Kirk Browne was lawfully held by CANU pending investigations. To date, the investigation is ongoing and we seek the assistance of the public in providing any information in relation to the matter”, CANU said.
