Cosmetologist tried to mail cocaine in false nails

A cosmetologist accused by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) of attempting to mail a quantity of cocaine through the Post Office was yesterday remanded to prison when she appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

The allegation against Debbie Barker is that on January 23, at the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC), she had in her possession 510 grammes of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

Barker, 49, of 2655 South Ruimveldt Park, denied the