Boat loaded with 204lbs of ganja found at Crabwood Creek
This boat with the narcotic was found at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice
Some 204 pounds of marijuana was found in a boat at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
The bust was made by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in a joint operation with the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Thursday.
Reports are that during the operation, the officers observed two men loading bulky parcels into the boat and upon noticing the presence of the law enforcement officials, the individuals attempted to flee the scene.
However, one of the suspects was apprehended by the officers while the other escaped.
A subsequent search of the boat revealed several bulky parcels of suspected cannabis.
The suspect, of Crabwood Creek, who was previously arrested by CANU on August 11, 2023, was arrested and escorted to CANU’s Headquarters along with the parcels. The narcotic tested positive for cannabis and weighed approximately 204 lbs. (92.6kg).
Investigations are ongoing.
