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April, 2025

A major cocaine seizure in Imbotero, North West District

Essequibo businessman on $100K bail for unlawful possession of ammo

๐๐€๐‘๐‚๐Ž๐“๐ˆ๐‚๐’ ๐…๐Ž๐”๐๐ƒ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ญ ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐Œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐š

Police Officers on Friday found 880 rounds

๐Ÿ.๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐ŸŽ ๐Š๐  ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฎ๐š๐ง๐š ๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐š๐ญ ๐„๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐Œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐๐š๐ฆ -- ๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ท๐’๐’“๐’• ๐‘ฒ๐’‚๐’Š๐’•๐’–๐’Ž๐’‚, ๐‘ต๐‘พ๐‘ซ

Police are on the hunt for two men who dropped an illegal firearm and escaped

March, 2025

A 40-year-old resident of Grove, East Bank Demerara was placed on $60,000 bail

Police Service have announced a major cocaine trafficking bust

6.3 tonnes of cocaine was found

๐“๐ฐ๐จ ๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐, ๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ” ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐จ๐œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž

๐’๐Ž๐‚๐” ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐š๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐’๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  --๐“๐ฐ๐จ ๐š๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐, ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ $๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐Œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ž๐ข๐ณ๐ž๐

๐๐š๐ ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ญ๐š๐ฑ๐ข ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ญ ๐Ž๐ ๐ฅ๐ž ๐š๐ข๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ

February, 2025

๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ– ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฎ๐š๐ง๐š ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐›๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐€๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐๐š๐ฆ -- ๐’…๐’–๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐‘ช๐’๐’“๐’…๐’๐’ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘บ๐’†๐’‚๐’“๐’„๐’‰ ๐’†๐’™๐’†๐’“๐’„๐’Š๐’”๐’†

๐Ÿ“.๐Ÿ ๐ค๐  ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฎ๐š๐ง๐š ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž '๐œ๐จ๐ซ๐๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก' ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง -- ๐š๐ญ ๐’๐ก๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐€๐ง๐œ๐ก๐จ๐ซ ๐•๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ ๐ž, ๐„๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ž

Khemraj Lall was sentenced to two months in jail and fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.

๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐‘๐š๐ข๐ ๐„๐ฑ๐ž๐ซ๐œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐š๐ญ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐›๐ซ๐จ๐ž๐ค ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ --- ๐๐š๐ซ๐œ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐

January, 2025

WCB woman jailed, fined for trafficking narcotics

Man busted with 1659 grams of narcotics

Police have arrested a 46-year-old man following the discovery of 371 grammes of cannabis

Man, 37, found with gun and ammo hidden in his crotch

Man arrested with gun, ammo

Prison officer caught smuggling narcotics at Mazaruni Prison

๐”๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฆ, ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐›๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ค๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐’๐จ๐ฉ๐ก๐ข๐š

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ” ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฎ๐š๐ง๐š ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ž๐ซ๐œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐š๐ญ ๐Œ๐š๐ก๐๐ข๐š ๐€๐ซ๐œ๐š๐๐ž

December, 2024

DUTCH CUSTOMS FINDS COCAINE IN CHRISTMAS BREAD FROM SURINAME

(GRA) intercepted a smuggling operation at the Leonora koker

๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฆ, ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐’๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐

November, 2024

Arrested for possession of 863 grams of Marijuana.

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ‘ ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐š๐ง๐ง๐š๐›๐ข๐ฌ ๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐š๐ญ ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐š, ๐๐–๐ƒ

Bartica businessman, wife busted with drugs

October, 2024

Armed car thieves nabbed after chase with police

Two men who are wanted by Police for murder and rape have been apprehended following a police operation at Kairuni Backdam, Linden Highway

Duo arrested with 1.05kg ganja

I does sell some of this thing, and the rest I does boil for my son cause heโ€™s trouble with asthma,"โ€“man found with narcotics

Businesswoman and man found with narcotics at Arakaka

49 years old finds with narcotics at her home

Police Discover Drugs in Konawaruk Junction Apartment

Police Discover Drugs at Mahdia Arcade

September, 2024

๐ƒ๐‘๐”๐† ๐๐”๐’๐“: ๐†๐ฎ๐ฒ๐š๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ซ ๐’๐ก๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐š ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐š ๐ง๐š๐›๐›๐ž๐ ๐›๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’,๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฎ๐š๐ง๐š

Police ranks found an unlicensed and loaded .38 Revolver

Police ranks found an unlicensed and loaded .38 Revolver

Gold miner, construction worker arrested after nabbed with gun

Police ranks found an unlicensed and loaded .38 Revolver

๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‘๐š๐ข๐ ๐„๐ฑ๐ž๐ซ๐œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐†๐ž๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง

July, 2024

GDF ranks busted with 154 lbs of narcotics

Police seize high-powered firearms, drugs during raid in South G/Town

Chinese national remanded to jail for gun/ammo possession

Trio busted with ganja at Hill Foot

Police Constable caught with ganja

Truck driver busted with ganja on East Bank Road

March 2025

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The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) proudly participated in Dolphin Secondary Schoolโ€™s Career Day, offering students a firsthand look into careers in law enforcement, drug interdiction, and national security. More than just a career showcase, this event provided an invaluable opportunity to educate and empower students about the dangers of drug abuse. Through interactive discussions, real-life examples, and practical advice, our officers engaged with students on making informed, positive choices for their future. Highlights of the Event: โœ… Career Guidance: Insights into the role of CANU in protecting our borders and combating drug trafficking. โœ… Drug Awareness: Educating students on the impact of substance abuse and the importance of a drug-free lifestyle. โœ… Q&A Sessions: Allowing students to engage directly with officers, ask questions, and learn more about law enforcement careers. At CANU, we believe that empowering the next generation with knowledge is key to building a safer, drug-free society. We are committed to engaging with youth, fostering awareness, and inspiring future leaders. We thank Dolphin Secondary School for the opportunity to connect with their students and look forward to continuing our mission of education, prevention, and protection. #CustomsAntiNarcoticUnit #CareerDay #DrugFreeGeneration #SayNoToDrugs #EmpoweringYouth #FutureLeaders

February 2025

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The Director of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit, Mr. James Singh, represents Guyana at the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) meeting. This meeting serves as a significant platform for the discussion of regional issues on narcotics trafficking, demand reduction strategies, and drug enforcement. #CELAC #Guyana #NarcoticsTrafficking

July, 2024

WORLD DRUG DAY 3
The Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony
The Director of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit, Mr. James Singh
Magistrate Rondell Weaver
Mr. Daniel Albrecht, representative of PAHO/WHO
Dr. Lachmie Lall, Director of Non-Communicable Diseases
Dr. Travis Freeman, Program Head of the Drug Demand Reduction Unit.
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Today, the Drug Demand Reduction Unit of the Ministry of Health commemorated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which was originally observed on June 26th. The ceremony took place at the Minister's Conference Room, Ministry of Health, Brickdam, Georgetown. The programme focused on the theme "The Evidence is Clear; Invest in Prevention."....Read More.

JUNE, 2024

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The Ministry of Home Affairs organized an Awareness Session at the Volunteer Youth Corps (VYC Academy) on June 13, 2024. The discussion strongly emphasized cybercrime, human trafficking, drug trafficking and usage, and sexual offenses. The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) played a pivotal role in driving awareness among students about the severe impact of drug use and the serious consequences of involvement in narcotics trafficking.

MAY, 2024

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit is grateful to have been given the opportunity to participate in the Queens College Job Fair on May 23, 2024. We were delighted to engage with such ambitious and talented students at this event. The event was awesome, and we eagerly anticipate more opportunities to interact with the students.

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Customs Anti Narcotic Unit officers, along with representatives from various agencies, attended the Queens College Career Fair on Thursday, May 23, 2024. They emphasized the compelling advantages of joining CANU and effectively raised awareness about the severe consequences of drug use and engagement in the illegal drug trade.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs' Ministerial Taskforce on Trafficking in Persons, the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the Guyana Police Force (C-TIP UNIT), and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security conducted training, sensitization, and awareness sessions in Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region 2) this week. The aim was to enhance people's understanding of human trafficking and illicit drug trafficking and use. Participants included officers from the Immigration Department of the Guyana Police Force, members of the National Community Policing Group (CPG), students from The Cyril Potter College of Education in Anna Regina, and members of the general public.

On March 21, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Georgetown Country Office collaborated with the Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATFS), Guyana Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to seize a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) approximately 150 miles off the coast of Guyana carrying 2,370 kilogrammes of cocaine. Click for More

MARCH, 2024

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POLICE FORCE, CANU DESTROY BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF NARCOTICS 23RD MARCH, 2024

The Guyana Police Force earlier this morning (Saturday) destroyed 2,253.60 kg of marijuana with a street value of approximately $2,028,240,000 (Guyana dollars).

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The Annual Police Officers' Conference 2024 was officially inaugurated in the Police Officers' Mess Annexe in Eve Leary. This year's conference is being held under the theme "Transformative Unity: Nurturing Trust, Youth Development, Professionalism, and Safety through Competence and Strategic Partnership". The feature address, was delivered by His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. In attendance were Mr. James Singh, the Director of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit, and Mr. Andre Ally, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, among other esteemed dignitaries.

JANUARY, 2024

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The inaugural quarterly meeting of the Guyana Drug Information Network (GUYDIN) took place in 2024. The event was attended by the Deputy Director of CANU, Mr. Rayon Samuels, as well as delegates from multiple ministries, government agencies, and non-governmental groups. The meeting centred on examining the data provided to the GUYDIN regarding the operations of the demand and supply sectors in 2022 and 2023. It also addressed the latest trends in drug use, challenges faced by different sectors, and strategies for enhancing collaboration and information sharing.The primary objective of the gathering was to foster networking opportunities to strengthen Guyana's collaborative efforts in addressing drug-related issues.

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Drug traffickers, illegal miners and dissidents: The triple alliance devastating the Amazon

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Suspected "narco-sub" breaks apart while being towed by fishing boat off Spain

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Colombian navy uncovers 'narco sub' in new drug trafficking route to Australia

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Law enforcement raises warning over so-called pink cocaine

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Operation Seal Bay is one of the largestโ€”and strangestโ€”drug smuggling conspiracies Britain has ever seen. At the heart of the story is a cultural clash between a glamorous international drug trafficking gang. ...

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ยฃ450m cocaine stash found in banana container is UKโ€™s biggest seizure

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Ex-U.S. Customs officer convicted of letting drug-filled cars enter from Mexico

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Drug dealer's pub meeting story leaves Highland sheriff unimpressed

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bizarre story behind NZ's biggest drugs bust

April, 2025

OCCUP

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ ๐Ž๐‚๐‚๐”๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐’๐€๐…๐„๐“๐˜ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐‡๐„๐€๐‹๐“๐‡ ๐Œ๐Ž๐๐“๐‡ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Today, we stand tall in honour of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line daily. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’™ Your safety matters. Your health matters. Your life matters. At CANU, it's not just a duty; itโ€™s people. Let's continue building a culture where protection starts from within. ๐Ÿ”น Prioritise wellness. ๐Ÿ”น Strengthen safety practices. ๐Ÿ”น Invest in YOU. HAPPY ๐‚๐‚๐”๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐’๐€๐…๐„๐“๐˜ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐‡๐„๐€๐‹๐“๐‡ ๐Œ๐Ž๐๐“๐‡ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ #SafetyFirst #Customs Anti Narcotic Unit #GuyanaStrong #OccupationalHealth2025 #ProtectTheProtectors

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INT ADMIN DAY

Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated on the Wednesday of the last full week in April every year. For Admin Day 2025, it lands on Wednesday, April 23rd. If you plan to recognise the full Administrative Professionals' Week for an expanded celebration, it will be from April 21st to April 25th, 2025.

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World Autism Awareness Day ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒ Let's honour the special abilities and strengths of people with autism. By working together, we can promote inclusivity, understanding, and acceptance for everyone. ๐Ÿ’›โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

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Today, we commemorate inclusivity, diversity, and the remarkable individuals with Down syndrome. March 21st serves as World Down Syndrome Day, emphasizing the universal entitlement to love, respect, and opportunities for personal growth.

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๐ŸŒธ Happy Holi! Say No to Drugs! ๐ŸŒธ ๐ŸŽจ Letโ€™s celebrate Holi with the vibrant colours of joy, unity, and positivity. ๐ŸŒฟ Choose colours, not drugs. ๐Ÿ’œ Celebrate safely, live responsibly. ๐Ÿ”ฅ A drug-free life is the brightest festival of all! #HappyHoli #SayNoToDrugs #ColorYourLifeRight #DrugFreeHoli #CelebrateResponsibly #CustomsAntiNarcoticUnit

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Empowered Women, Stronger Communities On this Women's Day, we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across the world. Women play a vital role in shaping communities, inspiring change, and leading the way toward a better future. ๐Ÿ’œ At the heart of empowerment is a commitment to a healthier, drug-free life. Substance abuse affects individuals, families, and entire communitiesโ€”but together, we can stand strong, support prevention efforts, and encourage positive choices. ๐Ÿšซ Say NO to drugs. ๐Ÿ’œ Say YES to empowerment, leadership, and a bright future. ๐ŸŒ A drug-free world begins with strong, informed, and empowered women. Letโ€™s unite in this mission to protect the next generation and build a healthier society. Join us in celebrating Women's Day with purpose! ๐Ÿ“ข Show your support: Share this message, educate those around you, and advocate for a world where women thrive without the influence of drugs. #HappyWomensDay #SayNoToDrugs #EmpoweredWomen #StrongerCommunities #DrugFreeFuture #HerStrengthHerFuture

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๐ŸŒ™ Ramadan 2025: A Time for Reflection & Renewal ๐ŸŒ™ As we enter this blessed month, letโ€™s embrace the spirit of discipline, self-control, and inner peaceโ€”values that go hand in hand with a drug-free life. Addiction steals clarity, but Ramadan teaches us the power of mind over desires. This is a chance to break harmful habits, seek support, and choose a healthier path. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available. Let this Ramadan be a new beginning. Stay strong. Stay drug-free. Stay blessed. โœจ #Ramadan2025 #StayClean #StayStrong #BreakFree

February, 2025

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Celebrating 55 Years of Republic Day in Guyana โ€“ Mashramani 2025 On February 23rd, Guyana proudly celebrates Republic Day, also known as Mashramaniโ€”a vibrant festival of culture, unity, and national pride. This year marks 55 years since Guyana became a Republic in 1970, following its independence from Britain four years earlier. How Guyana Celebrates Mashramani ๐ŸŽญ Street Parades โ€“ The streets come alive with massive costumed parades, featuring dazzling colors, pulsating music, and energetic dancing. ๐Ÿฅ Steelpan & Soca Competitions โ€“ The rhythm of the Caribbean takes center stage with soca beats and steelpan performances, bringing high-energy vibes to the celebrations. ๐ŸŽถ Cultural Shows & Performances โ€“ A showcase of traditional dances, poetry, and theatrical performances honors Guyanaโ€™s diverse heritage. ๐ŸŽ† Fireworks & Flag Raising โ€“ Official ceremonies, including the hoisting of the national flag and fireworks displays, highlight the nation's journey and achievements. The word โ€œMashramaniโ€ comes from the Indigenous Arawak language, meaning โ€œcelebration after hard work.โ€ It is a true reflection of Guyanaโ€™s resilience, strength, and unity as a nation. Join the celebration and experience the spirit of Mashramani 2025! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ

January, 2025

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๐Ÿšจ WARNING to Businesses: No Vapes for Minors! ๐Ÿšจ Selling vapes to minors is ILLEGAL and comes with serious consequences. ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ’จ Protect our youthโ€”know the risks, follow the law, and stop underage sales. Vaping isnโ€™t harmless, and neither are the penalties! #NoVapesForMinors #HealthMatters #StayCompliant

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December, 2024

November, 2024

The management and staff of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit wish you a Happy Diwali. May the lights of diyas and candles chase away any negativity and bring you immense happiness and prosperity.

โ€”*โ–ฒ WARNING: THE TRUTH ABOUT METHAMPHETAMINE PILLS Iโ–ฒ*โ€” Methamphetamine pillsโ€”often disguised as harmless stimulantsโ€”are HIGHLY ADDICTIVE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. They can cause SEVERE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HARM, including: + HEART FAILURE s STROKES + PSYCHOSIS s HALLUCINATIONS + AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR s PARANOIA + SEVERE ADDICTION s WITHDRAWAL These pills are READILY AVAILABLE ON ILLEGAL MARKETS, often sold under deceptive names. But make no mistakeโ€”EVERY DOSE IS A STEP TOWARD DESTRUCTION. ๐Ÿ’ก STAY INFORMED. STAY SAFE. SAY NO TO METH.

International News

April, 2025

A U.S. Coast Guard crew seized roughly 10,000 pounds of cocaine from a fishing boat in the Atlantic Ocean

South Korea seize two tons of cocaine in largest-ever drug bust

Cocaine Bust in Cumberland area Yields Four Arrests

Drug bust uncovers over 98k potentially lethal fentanyl doses, cocaine, pot, and guns

DOJ, Coast Guard bust $500 million in cocaine tied to cartels

March , 2025

Large cocaine bust in Ecuador: 36 arrested after 73 tonnes of drugs seized

Farmer, businessman held in Tobago drug bust

Mexican cartel leaderโ€™s son is sentenced to life in prison

A businessman and a farmer were arrested following a major drug bust in Bon Accord on Thursday.

Mexican cartel leaderโ€™s son is sentenced to life in prison for role in major drug trafficking plot

February , 2025

Major drug bust leads to multiple arrests

Narcotics, guns, cash seized, 10 arrested in multi-town drug bust in Berkshire County

Moroccan Police Arrest 4 Suspects, Including Minor for Drug Trafficking

Man charged in large Regina fentanyl bust gets five-year sentence

21 kilos of cocaine seized, Colombian citizens arrested following Calera traffic stop

Three Laotians Arrested in Major Drug Bust Along Mekong River

Three held after โ‚ฌ14m drug seizure in Dublin and Laois

Massive drug bust in South Carolina yields enough to โ€˜kill 800K peopleโ€™

Lethbridge man sentenced for $1 million drug bust

January , 2025

Trump Calls Canada a Big Player in the Fentanyl Trade. Is It?

Texas City officials discover more than $400K worth of illegal substances in large drug bust

TTPS: Five firearms seized in last 48 hours

Historic cocaine bust in Ontario had ties to Mexican drug cartel, Toronto police say

Punjab Police bust cross-border drug cartel; arrest 12 including five from J&K

11 arrested in major Spanish drug trafficking bust

Multimillion-dollar meth busts in first two days of 2025: Customs arrests three at Auckland airport

6 people facing charges in Winnipeg drug bust

December , 2024

More suspects arrested in major drug trafficking bust in Concordia, Rapides Parishes

Australiaโ€™s biggest cocaine bust seized from broken down boat at sea

November, 2024

Australian police arrest 13 in largest cocaine bust in countryโ€™s history

October, 2024

3 arrested in drug bust along Route 7 in North Canaan

Police make largest drug bust of 2024 in Kelantan, seize nearly RM50m worth of yaba pills, heroin

Two held, firearms and cannabis seized

Mexico's navy arrests 23 people in record drugs bust

Massive drug bust in Gujarat worth Rs 5,000 crore; linked to Delhi seizures

Cocaine, MD seized across India in โ‚น15,000

September, 2024

Pink cocaine and ecstasy worth ยฃ21.1 million seized in Spain's largest synthetic drug bust

US seizes $63m worth of cocaine after dramatic shootout on high seas

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency has busted Cocaine valued at about US$1 Million at the Roberts International Airport outside Monrovia

Bolivia seizes $450 million of cocaine in second-biggest drug bust

July, 2024

50+ arrested after LCSO drug and gun bust

Man arrested in massive drug bust on South Bendโ€™s west side

Traffic Stop leads to drug bust

June, 2024

Cocaine cartel collapses after final arrests in Spain

Dozens arrested, 8 tons of cocaine seized in major operation in Europe

Inside sad scenes on UK high street ravaged by Spice as drug addicts freeze in strange positions

Caribbean roots, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, has granted over 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions, marking the most extensive state-level pardon in U.S. history.

Jordan makes biggest drugs bust in years at Saudi border

Operation exposes gun and drug ring operated from Jamaican food truck in New York

U.S. Coast Guard seizes over $63 million worth of cocaine, some from shootout at sea that sank vessel

Police seize drugs, firearms in million dollar bust

NDLEA Seizes N4.7bn Cocaine, Meth At Lagos Warehouse, Arrests Siblings In Aba

May, 2024

Regina police seize over a kilo of cocaine, make 1 arrest in drug trafficking bust

Royal Navy seizes 2.4 tonnes of drugs in the Indian Ocean

Teens Using Cannabis Are At Higher Risk Of Psychosis, Study Suggests

Top US drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

Spanish police say they've broken up Sinaloa cartel network, and seized 1.8 tons of meth

Philippines arrests Australian suspect, reportedly the father of a rugby star, for drugs trafficking

Philippines arrests Australian suspect, reportedly the father of a rugby star, for drugs trafficking

Up in smoke: Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden

Top US drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

5 Americans detained in Turks and Caicos over illegal ammunition

Spanish police say they've broken up Sinaloa cartel network, and seized 1.8 tons of meth

Copenhagen residents dismantle Christiania's drug market

Hard drugs, soft drugs and firearms found in home and teahouse: buildings locked

Royal Navy patrol ship seizes half a billion pounds of drugs in Caribbean operations

April, 2024

Royal Navy seizes ยฃ16.7m of drugs in Caribbean operation

$1.2Million Worth of Suspected Cocaine Found In Grand Bahama

Men jailed following record breaking drugs bust as police discover heroin stashed in bags of rice

Task force seizes fentanyl, marijuana, cash in drug trafficking investigation

March, 2024

Cocaine gang jailed for combined 106 years

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