Latest update March 18th, 2024 12:59 AM
Jun 29, 2010 News
Sniffer dogs are being blamed for airport security lapses in Guyana, where police said yesterday that their canines are too old or not skilled enough to detect drugs stuffed inside suitcases.
Police are preparing to buy and train new animals to replace the Force’s three sniffer dogs — two at the main international airport and one at police headquarters, police Chief Henry Greene said.
“The record shows they are not making many cases. The new dog we have has made only one case,” Greene said.
The government began a security review last week after U.S. officials complained about a large number of cocaine-filled suitcases from Guyana intercepted in American cities. One suitcase seized last month at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport contained 50 pounds (23 kilograms) of cocaine.
The dogs’ handler, Maurice Smith, said that the animals — two Labradors and a German shepherd — would be more effective if officials provided cocaine for them to smell as part of their training. He said the government has refused to do so, apparently out of fear that the drugs will be stolen.
U.S. authorities say that Guyana is a transit point for cocaine bound for Europe, West Africa and North America.
Listen to the man that is throwing Guyanese bright future away
Mar 18, 2024
From GT to New Jersey… Kaieteur Sports – There have been many pugilists who have excelled in the fistic sport, retired, and subsequently successfully ventured into other meaningful...Kaieteur News – The government has embarked on an ambitious infrastructure development spree. It has initiated major... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Waterfalls Magazine – In 2024, a series of general elections in Latin American countries, including... more
Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]