A Skeldon, Corentyne hire car operator, who says he was unwittingly used by a passenger trying to smuggle liquor into the country, is claiming that he and his livelihood have been ensnared in the ensuing Customs probe.
The young man’s father, Fraiesoi Samaroo, who operates a transportation service between Suriname and Guyana, stated that the situation has left the family confused since his son is working to pay instalments due on the car, which has since been impounded by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). He described the situation as puzzling, noting that his son was already exonerated from being responsible for the alcohol, but a week after they suddenly found evidence against him.
Commissioner-General of the GRA Khurshid Sattaur told Stabroek News on
