Narcotics convict ‘Cat Paw’ held after three years on the lam

Richard Atkinslowe

A 33-year-old miner who was wanted by the police after being sentenced in absentia in 2022 on a trafficking in narcotics charge, was arrested on Saturday during an intelligence led operation.

A police press release said that at about 12:00 hrs, police acting on information received, went to the home of Sheron Chowchie at Two Miles, Potaro Road, in search of Richard Atkinslowe called ‘Cat Paw’, who had an outstanding commitment warrant.