Canadian remanded over cocaine in suitcase

Accused cocaine-trafficker Edward Jones as he exited court yesterday

A first-time Canadian visitor to Guyana was remanded to prison over the possession of almost 21 pounds of cocaine after he was allegedly busted at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) early yesterday morning.

Edward Jones
Edward Jones

Edward Jones, a Canadian, pleaded not guilty when the charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking was read to him by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today.

According to reports, the illicit substance was found in the false