Two men were arrested last Friday for suspected drug trafficking following a Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) operation which led to the discovery of $1.5M in marijuana.
The parcels of marijuana that were found in the boat
CANU ranks had gone to Sandaka Creek in East Berbice-Corentyne on Friday to conduct an operation when they intercepted a boat with two men. A search of that vessel led to the discovery of two parcels containing a quantity of seeds, leaves, and stems suspected to be cannabis.
Anthony Sugrim
As a result, Steven Seeraj, 22, and Anthony Sugrim, both of Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice, were arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters along with the parcels.
Steven Seeraj
The parcels later tested positive for cannabis. Weighing approximately 4.712 kilograms (almost 10.38lbs), their street value was determined at approximately $1.5 million.
Investigations are ongoing. (G1)
