The body of an unidentified female was found in a barrel dumped in a drain at R & S Street Belvedere Corentyne Berbice. The woman’s body was discovered by villagers around 9:30AM.
Police are on the scene and have cordoned off the area as investigation continues.
According to neighbors they noticed the barrel a few days ago in the area but paid no attention to it. After a foul scent persons checked and noticed a leg hanging from the barrel and alerted the police.
The woman’s body is badly battered and her face is beyond recognition.
News-in-Depth’s Farah Bates is on the scene and will bring you more details as it becomes available.