Nickerie police investigate potential drug discovery in seized rice

Police in Nickerie, Suriname, are conducting an investigation into the potential discovery of drugs hidden within a shipment of rice. The rice in question had previously been seized from entrepreneur Bhagwatpersad Ramadhin and is currently being stored under police supervision at the Food and Agriculture Industries (FAI) premises.

Police Chief Melvin Pinas confirmed that a specialized team, including the regional commander, has been dispatched to the location to carry out the investigation. While authorities are treating the matter with high priority, Pinas noted that there has been no official report or confirmation yet to verify that drugs were actually found among the rice.