# Drug investigation in Nickerie, Suriname

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drug-investigation-in-nickerie-suriname
> Updated: 2026-10-14T14:06:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Police in Nickerie, Suriname, are investigating the potential discovery of drugs hidden within a shipment of rice. The rice was previously seized from entrepreneur Bhagwatpersad Ramadhin and is being held under police supervision at the Food and Agriculture Industries (FAI) premises.

Police Chief Melvin Pinas stated that a specialized team and the regional commander have been dispatched to the site. While the investigation is being treated with high priority, authorities have not yet officially confirmed that drugs were found within the shipment.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Nickerie police investigate potential drug discovery in seized rice

Surinamese police are investigating reports of potential drug discoveries within rice previously seized from entrepreneur Bhagwatpersad Ramadhin in Nickerie.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nickerie-police-investigate-potential-drug-discovery-in-seized-rice

### 2026-09-18: Surinamese national indicted in Miami for arms smuggling to Suriname

Surinamese national Bidjaikoemar ‘Jerry’ Nanhoe faces federal charges in Miami for smuggling rifles, pistols, and thousands of rounds of ammunition to Suriname hidden inside household goods.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/surinamese-national-indicted-in-miami-for-arms-smuggling-to-suriname

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