Female passenger at Ogle alleges cavity search

A 17-year-old girl who travelled from the Eugene F Correia International Airport (EFCIA) at Ogle to Barbados has alleged that she was subjected to a cavity search for drugs at Ogle.

The Customs Anti-Nar-cotic Unit (CANU) yesterday distanced itself from the reported search.

“I can tell you fairly and confidently that it was not CANU it was another agency”, Head of CANU, Brigadier Michael Atherly told Stabroek News when contacted.

The teen, who hails from Berbice was allegedly subjected to the search yesterday morning.