The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Thursday intercepted a motor car along the Mahaica Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD) with 9.8 kilograms of cannabis.
The duo who were arrested during the operation in Guinep Lane
At the time of the interception, the driver was the only occupant of the vehicle. The cannabis was reportedly found hidden in the vehicle’s trunk.
The driver, Raymond Tinnis, 47, along with the suspected narcotics, was taken to CANU headquarters where it was weighed in his presence and amounted to 9.8 kg with a street value of approximately $3 million.
The ammunition found in the house
The driver remains in custody pending charges.
Meanwhile, also on Thursday, the drug enforcement unit conducted a raid at Guinep Lane, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown during which a quantity of suspected narcotics and several types of ammunition were unearthed. These include one live round of 40mm ammunition, 100 rounds of .38 ammunition, two .38 short rounds and 27 rounds of 9mm ammunition. In addition, 1.26 kg of ganja was discovered.
At the time of the operation, Julian Aaron, 48, and Denese Aaron, 46, were the lone occupants of the house.
The car in which the ganja was found
They were arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters. They are now assisting with investigations.
