Three arrests following drug raids in Paramaribo-North, 174 grams seized
The Narcotics Brigade detained four suspects on Tuesday during raids in Paramaribo-North. Three of them have been remanded in custody following the discovery of 174 grams of drugs.
Narcotics Brigade targets drug locations in Paramaribo-North
The Narcotics Brigade detained four persons on Tuesday during coordinated raids at Noer Pierkhanstraat and Van Roysdealstraat in Paramaribo-North, according to sun.sr. The operation was carried out with the support of the Arrest Team (AT), the Quick Response Team (QRT) and the Drone Unit.
The action was prompted by information from the Narcotic Intelligence Unit (NIU) and the neighbourhood manager of Paramaribo-North regarding suspected drug trafficking in the area.
At Noer Pierkhanstraat, F.B. (52) and D.P. (47) were detained. Officers found 47 wrappings containing suspected cocaine, 97 ziplock bags containing suspected marijuana, 2 seeds containing suspected cocaine, 3 scales, a sealing machine and packaging material at that location.
At Van Roysdealstraat, M.M. (39) and R.T. (46) were apprehended. Police found a sandwich bag containing suspected hashish, a sandwich bag containing suspected marijuana, a scale, packaging material and an amount of money in Surinamese dollars at that location.
In total, 174 grams of suspected narcotics were seized from both locations, together with the other items found.
Following consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, F.B., M.M. and R.T. have been remanded in custody pending investigation. D.P. was released after questioning.
The Suriname Police Corps stated that the investigation is continuing and thanked the neighbourhood for the information shared that led to the raids.
Source: Google News SR — Paramaribo