Heavily arm ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit acting on a tip-off swooped down on the abandoned house in Water Street, Georgetown this afternoon and after more than 3 hours the offices came out with a black bag containing with what is suspected to be cocaine. A man who was reportedly picked up a short distance away from where the drugs were found, was taken into custody. Residents said the suspect was not from the area but is a frequent visitor to the area.
Residents also said they believed that man was under surveillance since a man suspected to be a CANU officer was seen in the area all morning.
A female was also detained during the operation, she is said to be living in the yard where the drugs were found. There are several houses in the yard.
While CANU was conducted their search at the house the Police were searching two cars on the opposite side of the road. Both vehicles were escorted to the Brickdam Police Station after the police completed their search.