CANU intercepts boat with 60lbs ganja in Canje River

Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Friday intercepted a speedboat with a large quantity of cannabis onboard. The discovery was made at the 8-mile junction of the Canje river in East Berbice.
Based on reports received, CANU officers were conducting a narcotics operation at the 8-mile junction in the Canje river when they intercepted a speedboat which, upon inspection, was found to contain the quantity of suspected cannabis.
One person was arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters with the speedboat and the suspected narcotic, which was tested and determined to be cannabis weighing 27kg (60 lbs).
The investigation is still ongoing, but CANU has said these operations are part of its efforts to reduce narcotics’ trafficking in the district.