The container of rice in which German authorities found a large amount of cocaine last week originated from a mill in Berbice and the rice board says all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were followed during the processing of the shipment.
In a press release issued yesterday, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) said that it cannot be held responsible for the stashing of the cocaine.
“The GRDB is surprised that any suggestion has been made placing any responsibility at its door. GRDB is not a police enforcement agency and does not participate in crime investigation, prevention or enforcement. It does not check for drugs,” the agency said.
