MAN SENTENCED TO THIRTEEN YEARS IMPRISONMENT WITH FINE
mAN SENTENCED TO THIRTEEN Weeks IMPRISONMENT WITH A FINE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $5 m. On 25th Aug, 2023, Richey Sewadhan, appeared before Magistrate Azore, at the Cove and John Magistrate’s court, where he faced charges related to the possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking. Sewadhan was found guilty and sentenced to thirteen (13) weeks imprisonment with a fine of approximately GY $5 M. Sewadhan was arrested on 29th July 2021, in Paradise village, East Coast Demerara, when CANU Officers intercepted a vehicle, he was travelling in and discovered approximately 12.8 kg (28 lbs.) of cannabis in his possession. Investigations are ongoing.
CANU DISCOVER FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
canu discover firearm and ammunition On the 17th October, 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at Princess Street, Georgetown which led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition at a caravan in the said area.One (1) Taurus pistol inclusive of a magazine with ten (10) live rounds.Investigations are ongoing.
CANU DISCOVERS FIREARM
CANU discovers pistol On the 17th October, 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at Princess Street, Georgetown which led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition at a caravan in the said area. One (1) Taurus pistol inclusive of a magazine with ten (10) live rounds. Investigations are ongoing.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
CANU – PUBLIC STATEMENT Guyana is maintaining operational silence, including a media blackout, deliberately as this is an ongoing investigation on both sides of the Atlantic. We can say without fear of contradiction by our international partners that Guyana played an integral part in this operation and continues to be part of the ongoing investigation since it involved a trans-Atlantic drug trafficking network. While the vessel Matthieu is Guyana registered and did not depart from Guyana without getting the necessary clearance from MARAD, there is strong intelligence that the vessel was loaded at sea coupled with the fact that when intercepted, there was equipment on deck that was used in the transfer of heavy cargo while at sea, as seen in other seizures. This is one of numerous operations for the year in which Guyana has played a crucial role that has resulted in the seizures of several tonnes of cocaine and the arrests of several individuals. These operations involved the transfer of drugs at sea using vessels that passed through our EEZ, and in one case, the vessel collected cargo in Guyana and was then loaded with cocaine after it departed our waters. These operations were all coordinated with international partners, and it is a demonstration of the government’s willingness to work to ensure that the country does not become a transshipment hub for narcotics, as well as the confidence in our law enforcement agencies to do complex operations of this nature. Guyana’s reputation as a place to avoid when transshipping drugs grows with every interdiction; these ‘drug busts’ are the best indicator of the true situation of the narco-trade in Guyana, and there is nothing to be gained by public gloating over present victories and possibly revealing information that would be useful to narco-traffickers in their evolving efforts to avoid detection. The Government of Guyana remains committed to improving relations with our partner nations in the fight against narcotics trafficking. As a result, the government has dedicated significant resources as well as both demand and supply reduction efforts to effectively address, disrupt, and dismantle these drug trafficking networks, winning the war on drugs one battle at a time.
TRIO SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS IN PRISON IN ADDITION TO FINES
TRIO SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS IN PRISON IN ADDITION TO FINES Please be informed that on today’s date, Lena Narine, Earl Branch, and Sherlan Edmondson appeared before Magistrate Anita Singh at the Georgetown Magistrate Court, charged with the possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking. They were found guilty and sentenced to two (2) years imprisonment with a fine of approximately GUY $1.7M. Narine, Branch, and Edmondson were arrested on January 27, 2023, at Prasad Nagar in Georgetown, when CANU Officers discovered approximately 1.050 kg (about 2.3 lbs.) of cocaine with a local street value of approximately GUY $ 1.1 M.
September 29th, 2023
trio sentenced, fined $5.1M for possession of cocaine Please be informed that on today’s date, Lena Narine, Earl Branch, and Sherlan Edmondson appeared before Magistrate Anita Singh at the Georgetown Magistrate Court, charged with the possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking. They were found guilty and sentenced to two (2) years imprisonment with a fine of approximately GUY $1.7M.Narine, Branch, and Edmondson were arrested on January 27, 2023, at Prasad Nagar in Georgetown, when CANU Officers discovered approximately 1.050 kg (about 2.3 lbs.) of cocaine with a local street value of approximately GUY $ 1.1 M.
CANU DISCOVERS SEVERAL PARCELS OF CANNABIS
CANU DISCOVERS SEVERAL PARCELS OF CANNABIS On the 18th of September, 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation at a location situated in Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje Berbice. A subsequent search of a wooden building located at the said location led to the discovery of several parcels of suspected cannabis.A further search was conducted, which led to the discovery of a quantity of cannabis on a boat that was docked in a canal situated on the opposing side of the wooden building.The narcotic was transported to CANU Headquarters, Georgetown, where it tested positive for cannabis, with a total weight of approximately 23.4 kg (almost 51.6 lbs.).An individual has been detained and is currently assisting with the ongoing investigations.
September, 8 2023
Sheet Anchor man held over ganja On the 18th of September, 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation at a location situated in Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje Berbice. A subsequent search of a wooden building located at the said location led to the discovery of several parcels of suspected cannabis.A further search was conducted, which led to the discovery of a quantity of cannabis on a boat that was docked in a canal situated on the opposing side of the wooden building.The narcotic was transported to CANU Headquarters, Georgetown, where it tested positive for cannabis, with a total weight of approximately 23.4 kg (almost 51.6 lbs.).An individual has been detained and is currently assisting with the ongoing investigations.
59LBS. OF CANNABIS DISCOVERED IN SANAKA CREEK, CORENTYNE
CANU DISCOVERS 59 LBS. OF CANNABIS On the 4th September 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation at Sandaka Creek, Corentyne Berbice. A subsequent search of the area led to the discovery of quantity of suspected cannabis. The suspected narcotic was transported to CANU headquarters, where it tested positive for cannabis with a total weight of approximately 26.6 kg (59 lbs.) with a street value of approximately GUY $7.9 M. A man is in custody, assisting with Investigations.
September 4th 2023
CANU seizes cocaine at tuschen On the 5th September 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation at Tuschen Public Road, East Bank Essequibo, which resulted in the seizure of approximately 7.8 kg (about 17.1 lbs.) of cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately GUY $8 M.Two (2) persons are currently in custody, assisting with investigations.