The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of Guyanese national William Narine outside his residence in Schenectady, New York, during a targeted immigration enforcement operation.

ICE stated that his arrest stemmed from his conviction for conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the United States.

Narine, along with his wife, Savitree; brother, David Narine; and sister-in-law, Susan, were all charged in 2003 with conspiracy to traffic in narcotics. William was sentenced to time served, and his wife was given a similar sentence in 2005.