Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) discovered four pounds of marijuana during an operation conducted in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), on Saturday.
CANU Headquarters in a statement on Saturday said their officers conducted an operation at Lot 85 Lethem where no narcotics were discovered at the premises. However, a subsequent search was conducted at the empty neighboring house lot which led to the discovery of several parcels of suspected cannabis.
The suspected narcotics was taken to CANU’s Office in Lethem, where it tested positive for cannabis with a total weight of approximately 1.81 kg (4 lbs.).
Meanwhile, also on Saturday, CANU officers conducted an operation in central Lethem, where a search was carried out in an alleyway that is situated behind several properties. This resulted in the discovery of a shotgun.
The shotgun was taken to CANU’s Office in Lethem.
Investigations are ongoing.
The ganja that was unearthed by CANU officers
Only a week ago CANU discovered over 34 pounds of marijuana during an operation conducted at Experiment, Bath, West Coast Berbice.
Reports are that CANU officers went to Lot 365 Experiment, Bath, where a search was conducted on a minibus, during which a quantity of suspected cannabis was discovered.
The shotgun that was found by CANU
A further search was conducted on another motor car which was also at the location and this resulted in the discovery of another quantity of suspected cannabis.
According to CANU, a 38-year-old man who was at home at the time of the search was arrested and escorted to CANU’s Headquarters along with the narcotics and both motor vehicles.
The 10 parcels of narcotics tested positive for cannabis and weighed 15.8 kilograms with a street value of approximately GY$4.7 million. (G9)
