In a significant law enforcement operation on December 23rd, West Region Police successfully apprehended a 36-year-old entrepreneur suspected of large-scale smuggling activities. The coordinated operation, conducted in collaboration with a specialized tactical unit, culminated in the suspect’s detention near his residence on Ramadhar Rajaramweg in the Corantijnpolder area of Nickerie district.
Authorities executed a search operation that yielded substantial evidence of illicit trade. The seized contraband included a considerable quantity of illegal cigarettes, various alcoholic beverages, and multiple containers of rat poison in liquid form. Most notably, investigators discovered a significant cache of chemicals in both liquid and powder forms, raising concerns about the potential scope of the smuggling operation.
The suspect, identified as R.L., has been taken into custody as the investigation continues. The case has been formally transferred to the West Region Detective Unit, which will lead the ongoing investigative efforts. Law enforcement officials have not disclosed the intended destination or purpose of the confiscated chemicals, but the presence of multiple hazardous substances suggests sophisticated smuggling operations beyond typical contraband.
This operation highlights the continued efforts by Surinamese authorities to combat illegal trade networks that circumvent national regulations and potentially endanger public safety through unregulated distribution of hazardous materials.