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British drug ‘mule’ held at Piarco

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

A 42-year-old female British national will appear before an Arima magistrate on Monday charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.  A total of 337.9 grams of cocaine, estimated at $200,000, was seized by the police.  Officers of the Organised Crime, Narcotics, Firearms and Bureau (OCNFB) held the suspect on Thursday around 7.15 pm. Police said the suspect, a babysitter, was held at the Piarco International Airport while attempting to board  British Airways flight 2158 to Gatwick. Investigations are continuing.

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