CANU DISCOVERS FIREARM DURING OPERATION IN EAST RUIMVELDT
CANU seizes firearm and ammunition On Tuesday 16th January 2024, CANU Officers conducted an operation in the East Ruimveldt area, where they observed a male carrying a bulky salt bag. Upon seeing the CANU Officers, the male dropped the said bag and made good his escape. A subsequent search of the bag revealed a 12-gauge shotgun and 5 matching rounds of ammunition.The firearm along with the ammunition was escorted to CANU’s Headquarters.Investigations are ongoing.
CANU officers carried out an eradication exercise in the St. Cuthbert’s Mission District, Mahaica River.
CANU officers carried out an eradication exercise in St. Cuthbert’s Mission District, Mahaica River. On Tuesday 16th January 2024, CANU Officers conducted an eradication exercise in the St. Cuthbert’s Mission District, Mahaica River, where they discovered approximately two hundred (200) small cannabis plants. The plants were destroyed. Investigations are ongoing.
CANU discovers 55.2 kg of cannabis at a residence in Block 1 Unity, Hubu Parika.
CANU OPERATION UNVEILS MAJOR CANNABIS SEIZURE IN UNITY HUBU PARIKA On 15th January 2024, CANU Officers conducted an operation at a residence in Block 1 Unity Hubu Parika. During the operation, a search was conducted at the residence, resulting in the discovery of several large bags containing several brick-like parcels of suspected cannabis and the arrest of two suspects who were present during the search.Latchman Sankar aka Jack, 39 years of the said address, and Sanya Ramrattan aka Shena 36 years of Sisters Village W.B.D, were escorted to CANU’s Headquarters along with the suspected narcotic. The narcotic tested positive for cannabis, amounting to one hundred and two (102) parcels weighing a total of 55.2 kg, with a total street value of approximately GUY $20 million.Investigations are ongoing.
CANU finds a man with multiple types of ammunition.
CANU OPERATION IN NORTON STREET UNCOVERS ILLEGAL AMMUNITION On 13th January 2024, CANU Officers conducted an operation in Norton Street, Wortmanville. During the operation, a search was conducted on a male, leading to the discovery of several types of ammunition.Ron Fletchman, 46 years of Melanie Damishana, E.C.D., was arrested, escorted to CANU’s Headquarters along with the ammunition, and subsequently handed over to the police with the said ammunition for further investigation.The ammunition discovered included:Eleven (11) 9mmOne (1) .223A total of twelve (12).Investigations are ongoing.
Joint operation uncovers 92.6 kg of cannabis in Crabwood Creek
CANU/Guyana Police Force Operation Yields Significant Cannabis Seizure in Crabwood On the 12th January 2024, CANU / Guyana Police Force Officers conducted an operation in the Crabwood Creek area, Corentyne Berbice. During the operation, they observed two males loading bulky parcels onto a boat that was moored at the time.Upon noticing the presence of CANU Officers, the individuals attempted to flee the scene. One of the suspects was successfully apprehended by officers, while the other managed to escape.A subsequent search of the said boat revealed several bulky parcels of suspected cannabis.Anthony Sugrim, of Crabwood Creek, who was previously arrested by CANU on the 11th August 2023, was arrested and escorted to CANU’s Headquarters along with the suspected narcotic. The narcotic tested positive for cannabis and weighed approximately 204 lbs. (92.6kg).Investigations are ongoing.
GRA (CANU) During a joint operation, the village of #65 uncovers illicit alcohol and additional contraband items.
CANU AND GRA JOINT OPERATION UNCOVERS CONTRABAND On 9th January 2024, CANU /GRA in a joint operation, in #65 village, Corentyne, Berbice, during this operation a search was conducted on a vessel within the vicinity of a Koker channel. During this search, several cases of uncustomed alcohol were discovered, along with other contraband items. The uncustomed alcohol and contraband items were escorted to the GRA location for processing. Investigations are ongoing. CANU continues to collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to prevent the trafficking of narcotics and the smuggling of contraband goods.
CANU intercepts vehicle and finds multiple Ziplock bags with cannabis.
CANU ARRESTED MAN WITH 72.2 GRAMMES OF CANNABIS Date: Friday 1st March, 2024 Please be informed that on today’s date, Mitzroy Dash appeared before Magistrate Sam at the Charity Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty for the offence of trafficking in narcotic to wit 2.4 kilograms of cocaine.Dash was sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment and fined Two Million One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars (GY$2,160,000).
CANU/GRA SEIZE $12.5M IN IMPORTED WEED, ALCOHOL
CANU/GRA SEIZE $12.5M IN IMPORTED WEED, ALCOHOL On 29th December 2023, CANU /GRA in a joint operation, carried out a search at a location in the Crabwood Creek area, Corentyne, Berbice. During the search, several parcels of suspected cannabis and several cases of uncustomed alcohol were discovered.The suspected narcotic and the uncustomed alcohol were escorted to the GRA location for processing. The narcotic tested positive for imported cannabis (creepy weed) with a total weight of 22 kg (48.5 lbs.) and a street value of GUY $ 12.5 M due to the higher THC content.Investigations are ongoing.These Joint operations are conducted throughout the country to prevent the trafficking of narcotics and the smuggling of contraband goods.
CANU DISCOVERED APPROXIMATELY 10.8kg OF CANNABIS
CANU DISCOVERED APPROXIMATELY 10.8 KG OF CANNABIS On the 23rd December, 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation in the vicinity of James and Hill Streets, Albouystown. During the operation, Officers observed a male carrying a bag. Upon noticing the CANU Officers, the individual quickly fled into an empty lot in the vicinity of James and Hill streets, where he abandoned the said bag and made good his escape.A thorough search of the empty lot led to the discovery of the said bag, which contained four (4) parcels of suspected cannabis.The narcotic was escorted to CANU’s Headquarters, where it tested positive for cannabis with a total weight of 10.8 kg (approximately 24.5 lbs.) with a local street value of approximately GUY $3.3 M.Investigations are ongoing.
CANU ARRESTED MAN WITH MARIJUANA
CANU DISCOVERED MAN WITH CANNABIS On 21st December 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation between Adventure, and Good Hope, Essequibo Coast where they intercepted a motor car. A subsequent search of the said motor vehicle was conducted in the presence of the driver which led to the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis, and the arrest of another suspect.Mitztroy Dash, 42 years of Good Hope Essequibo and Rayborn Gordon, 32 years of lima sand, Essequibo were arrested and escorted to CANU’s headquarters along with the suspected cannabis. The narcotic tested positive for cannabis and had a total weight of 2.4 kg, with a street value of approximately GUY $1M.Investigations are ongoing