Two men accused of being involved in the trafficking of more than eight kilogrammes of cocaine were on Tuesday remanded to prison.
This was following their appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
They are being represented by attorneys Eden Corbin and Dexter Todd. The prosecution is being conducted by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU).
The court was told that CANU officers were conducting an intelligence-driven operation in the Kitty and Sheriff Street area when they allegedly witnessed a transaction between the two accused men.
One of the men was said to be inside a vehicle at the time. As officers moved in, the vehicle reportedly drove away, prompting a pursuit.
During the chase, a package was allegedly discarded from the car.
The item was recovered by ranks and later identified as containing suspected cocaine.
The vehicle was eventually brought to a stop after crashing, and the driver was apprehended while attempting to flee through a nearby trench.
An injury was noted to his forehead at the time of his arrest.
Both accused were taken into custody and later charged in connection with the narcotics offence.
Magistrate McGusty adjourned the matter to February 12 so that video footage related to the incident can be reviewed by the court.
Bail was denied, and the men were remanded to prison until their next court appearance.
