In a series of drug enforcement operations across the Central Rupununi region, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo), Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) ranks seized significant quantities of narcotics and detained several individuals believed to be involved in the illegal drug trade. These interceptions come as part of intensified efforts by CANU to clamp down on drug trafficking activities in the interior regions.
The illegal drugs that were found during the operations
The operations began on Monday, when CANU officers, acting on intelligence, conducted a raid at an abandoned residence in Tabatinga, Lethem. During the search, a quantity of cannabis weighing 1.2 kilograms (kg). No arrests were made in connection with this seizure, but investigations are ongoing.
Later that day, CANU ranks carried out another operation at a separate residence in the same Tabatinga area. This time, the search led to the discovery of both cannabis and cocaine, 1.6 kg of marijuana and 63.7 grams of cocaine. One person was taken into custody and is currently assisting investigators.
On Tuesday, CANU conducted a third raid at another property in Tabatinga, Lethem. This operation yielded the largest haul of the series: 10.5 kg of cannabis. Two individuals were arrested and are being questioned in relation to the find.
CANU has indicated that these operations are part of a sustained campaign to reduce the supply and movement of illegal narcotics within Guyana’s borders, particularly in areas with a history of trafficking activity.
Only a month ago, CANU officers arrested two foreign nationals after they were found in possession of a quantity of cocaine. Acting on information received, the CANU officers conducted an operation at Mandela Avenue, Georgetown.
During the operation, two foreign nationals, a Colombian and a Venezuelan, were intercepted and searched. The search revealed a quantity of cocaine, which weighed 5.536 kg.
In a separate operation last month, CANU agents unearthed a quantity of marijuana at a residence at Baker Shop Dam #75 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.
During a search of the residence, the cannabis, which weighed 100 kg, was found. Two persons were arrested.
