According to the Brussels Times in Belgium, the catch is “the largest overseas drug bust ever, worldwide,” estimating the street value of the drug load at €900 million.
The authorities in Belgium say that the drugs left Guyana sometime in October and was carrying millions worth of scrap metal. In Guyana, The Guyana Ledger understands that CANU has arrested at least two persons in connection with the bust.
Belgium police said, “Three police officers, a port manager and a lawyer were among some 20 other criminals arrested as part of the operation targeting the “well-structured” criminal organisation suspected of orchestrating large and “regular” drug shipments from South America to Belgium.”
