Miner Charged After 36 Pounds of Cocaine Found Hidden in Frozen Fish

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Updated Oct 1, 2026

Police allegedly found about 36 pounds of suspected cocaine concealed in frozen fish in a miner’s vehicle at Richmondville, Providence.Guyana Times +3
Onai Nassy was charged with possession of narcotics for trafficking, pleaded not guilty, and was remanded until October 15, 2026.Guyana Times +1
The allegation against Nassy remains before the court following his not-guilty plea.Kaieteur News

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Oct 1, 2026

Norton Street man charged over cocaine in fish

A Georgetown miner, Onai Nassy, was charged after police allegedly found 36 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden inside frozen fish in his car during an intelligence-led operation at Richmondville, Providence, on Sunday. He pleaded not guilty in the Diamond Magistrate’s Court and was remanded to prison until October 15, 2026.

Oct 1, 2026

Miner slapped with narco-trafficking charge, remanded

Miner Onia Nassy of Georgetown was charged and remanded after police found about 36 pounds of cocaine hidden inside frozen fish in his car at Richmondville, Providence, on the East Bank Demerara. Acting on intelligence, officers intercepted the vehicle and later charged him with possession of narcotics for trafficking.

Sep 29, 2026

Miner held with ‘coke’ in fish

Police in Guyana arrested a 44-year-old miner after intercepting his vehicle at Richmondville, Providence, and finding 36 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden inside frozen fish. The seizure, made from 15 parcels, highlights ongoing narcotics trafficking methods on the East Bank Demerara corridor.

Sep 29, 2026

36 lbs of cocaine found hidden in frozen fish

Police arrested a 44-year-old miner after officers found 36 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden inside frozen fish during an intelligence-led operation at Richmondville, Providence, East Bank Demerara, on Sunday. The discovery, made in a vehicle he was driving, raises concerns about drug trafficking methods using ordinary cargo to move narcotics.