Labourers being questioned over 11.5 tonnes cocaine shipment

The packets of cocaine (Belgian Police photo)

Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) have detained three labourers for questioning in relation to the huge discovery of 11.5 tonnes of cocaine in a container of scrap metal in Belgium.

Speaking to Stabroek News yesterday, Head of CANU James Singh said that the investigation is ongoing.

He said the three labourers who are being questioned were tasked with loading the containers. “We are following up some leads on the persons that loaded the containers,” Singh said.