Five North West District men arrested for GY$300 million cocaine bust – police

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 April 2025, 23:36 by Writer

Five men, including the prime suspect, have been arrested in connection with the seizure of more than 211 kilogrammes of cocaine at several locations in Imbotero, Barima River, North West District, police said.

The main suspect is Anthony Hosea Beria, also known as Anthony Hosea Yispen, and called “Negro.”

Police said they first raided his home and fuel storage bond, resulting in the seizure of 11 cellular phones and three handheld radio sets.

No narcotics were discovered at the location. The suspect allegedly fled with a firearm before the operation but he was subsequently arrested, police said.

Subsequent investigations led to the arrests of four individuals, each of whom directed police to separate locations along Imbotero Creek, where several bags containing suspected narcotics were recovered.

Leroy Williams, a 45-year-old fisherman, led police to one salt bag containing 20 parcels of a creamish, rock-like substance suspected to be cocaine, weighing 23.5 kilograms.

Patrick Sam, a 58-year-old farmer, led the ranks to two salt bags containing 40 parcels, weighing 47 kilograms.

Anthony Lewis, a 47-year-old farmer, directed the ranks to three salt bags containing 60 parcels, weighing 70.6 kilograms.

Marlon Jerome, 47 years old and unemployed, led the ranks to another three salt bags with 60 parcels, also weighing 70.6 kilograms.

Each of the suspects arrested was cautioned and placed in custody. The total weight of the suspected cocaine seized is 211.7 kilograms (approximately 465.7 pounds), with an estimated street value of GY$317.55 million.