Tens of millions in cocaine surfaces on Trinidad’s shores

In a major discover earlier this week, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) reported the washing ashore of cocaine in Mayaro, with a staggering estimated worth of over TT$21 million.

Discovery at Guayaguayare, Mayaro

Studies are that upon receiving the knowledge, the Mayaro Prison Investigations Division (CID) officers swiftly converged on a particular location in Guayaguayare, Mayaro.

On the scene, the officers recognized 36 packets stuffed with a white substance strongly resembling cocaine. Weighing in at 46 kilograms, the potential road worth of this sizable drug haul is pegged at TT$21,373,440.

Nobody has been detained in reference to the discover.

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1000’s of unlawful cigarettes seized

In the meantime, 73,900 illicit cigarettes have been taken off the native market after the Multi-Company Activity Pressure (MATF)executed an operation. 

Studies are that the MATF officers carried out inspections of tobacco merchandise and different items on sale, for compliance with the Tobacco Management Act, Requirements Act and for Well being and Security necessities.

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