A joint operation between the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) led to the discovery of 543 pounds of ganja at Campbell Avenue, Georgetown, on Thursday.
Based on reports received, the search was conducted at two locations and on a Route 32 minibus.
The ganja that was found during the operation
Following the discovery of the large quantity of ganja, the persons were arrested and taken to CANU Headquarters where they are assisting with investigations.
Back in June, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) unearthed 136.4 kilograms (300lbs) of ganja at Unity, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
It was reported that ranks were conducting an operation when they found a 17-foot wooden boat along the Unity foreshore with a large fertiliser bag filled with marijuana.
A search of a nearby coconut grove led to the discovery of an additional 17 bags of marijuana. The 18 bags contained a total of 300lbs of ganja that was valued at $18 million. One person was arrested.
Then in July, two persons were arrested after the drug enforcement unit intercepted a vehicle and discovered 73lbs (33.2 kg) of cannabis.
CANU had reported that their officers, during an operation on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), stopped a vehicle along the Lusignan Prison Road and discovered the large quantity of ganja.
