Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- A passenger from Guyana has been detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka with 8.5 kilograms of cocaine.

The arrest took place late last night, Monday. The passenger has been identified as Ms Karen Petula Staffle. According to the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID), the seised cocaine is worth around Tk 1.3 billion (130 crore).

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