15 Million Dollar Cocaine Bust in Portland

Efforts are increasing among the Portland police to halt the infamous gun for drug trade in the parish. The latest return on those efforts is a 15 million dollar cocaine bust in Norwich, which has resulted in one woman being taken into custody.  Reports are that, a team of security officers raided specific areas in the district on April 30, in search of illegal firearms and drugs. CVM Live understands a premise was searched and 2 kilograms of cocaine seized. 

Superintendent in charge of the Portland division, Kenneth Chin says a woman was taken into custody. Chin says Portland has an active gun for drug trade, but promises the police are dedicated to putting an end to the long-existing trade. 

This is the newest of a number of drug seizures in the country in recent times. 

Reporter: Velonique Bowen