Last night we told you about the latest on Vernon Cuthklevin's containers which remain impounded at Customs.
As we reported, tests show that the six containers are loaded with a chemical called methylamine hydrochloride. That is considered a precursor chemical for the manufacture of meta-amphetamines - an illegal, highly addictive drug in the United States known as "Crystal Meth."
There are about three thousand sacks of the chemical and estimates are that could produce about 400 metric tonnes of "Meth" - with a presumptive value of TEN BILLION DOLLARS.
And while that is presumptive, the customs Department is looking to fine Cuthklevin a very real 2.3 MILLION DOLLARS! That's the estimated actual market value of the methylamine hydrochloride, plus duty, plus freight, times three - which is the standard fine for making a false declaration.
Cuthkelvin's Attorney Lionel Welch told us that if his client ordered one chemical and another was shipped, it is not his fault.
According to our reports, those charges with the fine, may be levied as early as next week.
The six suspect containers remain under 24 hour police and BDF guard at the Port of Belize.
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