CANU and the Police are probing the illegal landing of a small aircraft at Orealla, Upper Corentyne River, and this afternoon. Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit, James Singh told this newscast that two foreign nationals are currently in custody. One of the two detained is the piolet.
The Police in a statement said the green and white bearing the number PT-SRR was discovered by ranks of the authorities at 16:00hrs.
During a search of the aircraft, ranks found several wrapped packages of suspected cocaine in the body of the aircraft.
Reports are that the plane was heading to neighbouring Suriname and it’s unclear if the aircraft encounter any problems and was forced to land. The investigations are ongoing.