Lennox Gowen, known as ‘Nunkie’, of 572 Avocado Street, Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was arrested by Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) officers on Monday for possession of 3.8kg of cocaine.

In the press release from CANU, it was stated that Gowen was arrested and taken to CANU Headquarters with narcotics. The substance, with a total weight of 3.8 kg (approximately 8.38 lbs.), tested positive for cocaine.

According to CANU, a narcotics operation was carried out on Monday at the Eno Backtrack Service in Springlands, Corentyne, Berbice, which led to the discovery of a whitish, powdery substance suspected to be cocaine, concealed within the false walls of a building. black suitcase.

Further investigations led to the arrest of a 44-year-old businessman.

Investigations continue.