MEMBERS OF THE Drug Squad have arrested and charged 28-year-old Guyanese Ryon Marlon George in connection with the discovery of a quantity of cocaine.
According to police, George was a crew member on board a cargo ship which arrived in Barbados on January 15, 2015.
On January 22, an operation by members of the Drug Squad led to the seizure of a haversack containing a quantity of cocaine, on a jetty at Checker Hall, St Lucy.Â
Further investigations led to the arrest of George.
On January 24, ten packages of cocaine weighing 19.6 kilogrammes were found during a search of the ship.  Â
The drugs have an approximate value of $980 000.
George was charged with two counts of possession of cocaine, two counts of possession with intent to supply, two counts of trafficking and importation of cocaine.
He was expected to appear at the Oistins Magistrates’ Court today. (PR/NB)
