Several arrested as CANU makes ganja busts at Sisters Village, La Penitence
The ganja that was discovered by CANU during its operations
Several persons are currently in custody for ganja possession following two busts made by ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) at Sisters Village on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD) and at Independence Boulevard in La Penitence, Georgetown.
The first operation was conducted on Monday in the vicinity of a Superbet shop along Independence Boulevard. According to a statement from CANU, its officers executed a search of the area which resulted in the discovery of a plastic bag containing 64 small Ziploc packs and nine 9 small jars, all suspected to hold cannabis. The narcotics were subsequently tested at the CANU Headquarters and yielded a positive result, with an approximate weight of 159 grams.
CANU noted that several persons were arrested in connection with the discovery, and are assisting with investigations.
Continuing their operations on Tuesday, CANU officers went to an abandoned building located at Block XVII, Sisters Village, WBD. This operation resulted in the apprehension of multiple individuals suspected to be involved in drug-related activities.
A thorough search of the building led to the discovery of three plastic bags, each containing numerous small Ziploc packs believed to contain cannabis. Subsequent testing confirmed the substance as the illegal narcotics, with an estimated weight of around 117.5 grams.
Investigations into both discoveries are ongoing.
