– as separate operation nabs suspect with over 1kg of cannabis in car
On Friday, May 16, officers attached to the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) acting on information received, conducted an operation in the vicinity of the Royal Hotel on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, where they intercepted two individuals.
A subsequent search of the suspects revealed eight parcels containing a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis, and a CZ pistol with 19 live rounds.
Firearm and drugs discovered
The suspects were arrested and escorted to CANU headquarters along with the suspected narcotic, which later tested positive for cannabis and weighed 3.810 kilograms.
Investigations are ongoing.
Meanwhile, in a separate operation on Friday, Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation in the vicinity of the Mikey Restaurant at Old Road, Parika, East Bank Essequibo, where they intercepted a motor car.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed two parcels containing a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.
The suspect was arrested and escorted to CANU headquarters along with the suspected narcotic, which tested positive for cannabis and weighed 1.034 kilograms.
