Narcotics Branch head transferred after disappearance of cocaine

Wayne DeHearte

Superintendent Wayne DeHearte, who headed the police force’s Narcotics Branch, has been transferred to ‘B’ Division in wake of the disappearance of a quantity of cocaine from the Police Headquarters, Eve Leary.

The transfer was done to facilitate a probe, which is being carried out by the force’s Office of Profes-sional Responsibility.

Police Spokesman Jairam Ramlakhan last night confirmed the transfer and said that the officer would be working in the general duties section of ‘B’ Division.