Shipper, porter remanded over cocaine in straws

Obrian White

Two men were yesterday charged over the 21.8 kilos of cocaine found in drinking straws at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport last Thursday.

Obrian White, 23, a computer technician identified as the exporter and Adrian David, 23, a porter, were remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

It was alleged that on December 6, at the