The smuggled cough syrup. (Photo: CMC)
September 4, 2026
Guyanese man accused of smuggling cough syrup into Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — A 45-year-old Guyanese man has been remanded into custody after he was suspected of attempting to smuggle a quantity of cough syrup into Suriname.
In a statement, the police said that the man, identified by his initials FGJ, had also violated both the Aliens Act and the Smuggling Act.
The man was reportedly stopped at the Burnside checkpoint because his passport lacked a valid entry.
Police said that, upon further investigation, lawmen discovered 53 bottles of Tussadryl cough syrup in FGJ’s bag.
“Because it was suspected that these were smuggled, the suspect was arrested, subsequently brought before the court, and detained following consultation with the Public Prosecution Service,” the police said.
