CANU intercepts car with $8M in ganja

…discovers illegal gun, ammo in separate operation

Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Wednesday intercepted a motor car with millions of dollars’ worth of cannabis along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD).

The driver of the vehicle abandoned the car and managed to make good his escape in Haslington, ECD.
CANU said its officers were conducting an operation in the vicinity of Hope Bridge, ECD, when they attempted to stop a white Fielder Wagon with licence plate PAB 1884.
However, the driver refused to stop, prompting CANU officers to give chase.
“The officers pursued the vehicle into Haslington New Scheme, where the driver of the motor vehicle stopped and fled into nearby bushes. Officers attempted to apprehend the driver, but were unsuccessful,” CANU related.

A search was subsequently conducted on the abandoned vehicle, which led to the discovery of several parcels of suspected cannabis.
The car, along with the suspected cannabis, was transported to CANU headquarters, where the substance was weighed. It amounted to 39.9 kilograms with an estimated value of $8 million.
Meanwhile, also on Wednesday, CANU officers discovered an illegal firearm and matching ammunition on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD).
Acting on information received, CANU said its officers went to Sisters Village, WBD, where they conducted an operation.
“A subsequent search of the sideline dam led to the discovery of one .45 calibre pistol with magazine and ammunition,” the agency said.
It further noted that following the discovery of the weapon, no one was seen in the vicinity of the area where the CANU officers were conducting the search.
CANU said it continued to prioritise the removal of illegal drugs and firearms from communities across the country.