Police yesterday recovered in excess of $1 million that was believed to be part of the $6 million allegedly paid over to ranks to release a minibus that was transporting a large quantity of cocaine along the Corentyne Highway at Whim, sources close to the investigation say.
This is the latest development in a case that has further soiled the image of the Guyana Police Force and adds to the public perception that officers are susceptible to corruption.
Stabroek News was unable to ascertain where detectives recovered the money but according to sources the sum represents money which was paid over to two of the ranks. Stabroek News understands that these are the two ranks who reportedly confessed
