Police and Customs officials are investigating the discovery of just over 4 ounces of suspected raw gold in the possession of two outgoing passengers at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Sunday.
There were two discoveries, according to a Police statement.
According to the Police,the first discovery was made at approximately 9:25 pm when suspected raw gold was found concealed inside a hair-cutting machine stored in a brown pouch belonging to a 39-year-old American citizen.
The passenger, who was preparing to depart Guyana for New York, was being screened when the gold was discovered.
The police also reported that 22 minutes later, another quantity of suspected raw gold was found concealed in the handbag of a 62-year-old American woman, who was also an outgoing passenger destined for New York.
Customs officials were contacted following the discoveries, and the suspected gold was weighed in the presence of the passengers. The first quantity weighed 3.048 ounces, while the second weighed 1.109 ounces, bringing the total to 4.157 ounces.
Both passengers, along with the suspected raw gold were subsequently handed over to Customs officials as the investigations continue.
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