CANU DISCOVERS APPROXIMATELY CANNABIS AND COCAINE AT COCONUT ESTATE, UNITY, EAST COAST DEMERARA
CANU DISCOVERS APPROXIMATELY cannabis and cocaine AT Coconut Estate, Unity, East Coast Demerara On the 19th of May 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at the Coconut Estate, Unity, East Coast Demerara. Upon approaching the estate, Officers noticed two individuals fleeing the scene. A subsequent search of a boat shed and a speed boat at the estate revealed a small cannabis plant, and a quantity of suspected narcotics. The narcotics, along with a cannabis plant, were transported to CANU Headquarters. The suspected narcotics, tested positive for cannabis and cocaine. The cannabis amounting to approximately 430 grammes and the cocaine amounting to 164 grammes. Investigations are ongoing.
WOMAN SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR, AND SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT WITH A FINE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $544,000.00
WOMAN SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR, AND SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT WITH A FINE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $544,000.00 Please be informed that Allico Sealey appeared before Magistrate Hugh at the New Amsterdam Magistrate Court charged with the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit approximately 908 grammes of cannabis and 260 grammes of cannabis seeds. Sealey pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 1 year 6 months imprisonment with a fine of GY $ 544,000.00 .
CANU DISCOVERS 18 LBS. OF CANNABIS
CANU DISCOVERS 18 LBS. OF CANNABIS On the 17th of May 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at 101 Hunter Street Albouystown, Georgetown. A subsequent search of a shop located at the said address, lead to the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis and the arrest of a male suspect. Anthony Oscar Wilson, 41 years of the above-mentioned address, was arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters with the suspected narcotic. The narcotic tested positive for cannabis and weighed approximately 18 lbs. (8.2 kg) with a street value of approximately GY $2.5 MIL. Investigations are ongoing.
CANU DISCOVERS 6.3 LBS. OF CANNABIS
CANU DISCOVERS 6.3 LBS. OF CANNABIS On the 17th of May 2023, CANU Officers acting on information received, conducted a search operation at an Interior Transportation Service company, which led to the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis concealed in a box containing packs of snacks. The suspected narcotic was confiscated and transported to CANU Headquarters, where it tested positive for cannabis and weighed approximately 6.3 lbs. (2.85 kg) with a street value of approximately GY $1 MIL. Investigations are ongoing.
CANU DISCOVERS 2.6 LBS. OF CANNABIS AT PITT STREET NEW AMSTERDAM
CANU DISCOVERS 2.6 LBS. OF CANNABIS AT PITT STREET NEW AMSTERDAM On the 15th of May 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at Pitt Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice. A subsequent search of the property led to the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis and the arrest of three (3) individuals. Nigel Abbensetts, 49 years, Allico Sealey, 31 years, both of the above- mentioned address, and Rudolph Abbensetts, 42 years of Angoys Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, were arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters with the suspected narcotic. The narcotic tested positive for cannabis and weighed approximately 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg) with a street value of $400,000.00 GYD. Investigations are ongoing.
CANU DISCOVERS 63 LBS. OF CANNABIS WITH A STREET VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $ 11.5 MIL.
CANU DISCOVERS 63 LBS. OF CANNABIS WITH A STREET VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $ 11.5 MIL. On the 19th of April 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation at Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo that resulted in the seizure of twenty-three (23) brick-like parcels suspected to contain cannabis. The suspected narcotic was tested and weighed, and it was discovered to be imported cannabis (known as creepy) with a total weight of approximately 63 lbs. (24.8 kgs), with a street value of approximately GUY $11.5 M Investigations are ongoing. CANU continues to work with other law enforcement agencies to stem the flow of narcotics in and out of the country while maintaining an effective presence at the various points of entry / exit.
CANU DISCOVERS 63 LBS. OF CANNABIS WITH A STREET VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $ 11.5 MIL.
CANU DISCOVERS SEVERAL PARCELS OF CANNABIS On the 4th April 2023, CANU Officers intercepted one motor vehicle with a male occupant, bearing Registration number HB 5990 at Zeelugt New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo. A subsequent search was conducted on the said vehicle in the presence of the occupant, which led to the discovery of (12) brick-like parcels suspected to be cannabis. Pradesh Hardwar, 51 years, of Zeelugt Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, was arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters along with the suspected narcotic. The narcotic was tested and weighed, it was discovered to be imported cannabis known as “poppy” with a total weight of approximately 30 lbs. (13.4 kg), with a street value of approximately GUY $5M Investigations are ongoing.
CANU DISCOVERS 12 LBS. OF CANNABIS WITH A STREET VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY GYD $ 1.8 MIL
CANU DISCOVERS 12 LBS. OF CANNABIS WITH A STREET VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY GYD $ 1.8 MIL On the 25th of March 2023, CANU officers intercepted a male carrying a haversack on Zeeburg Public Road. A subsequent search of the said haversack was conducted in the presence of the individual, which revealed five (5) brick-like parcels suspected to be cannabis. Andy Jainandan, 30 years, of Parika, East Bank Essequibo was cautioned, arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters along with the suspected narcotic. The narcotic was tested and weighed, and it was discovered to be imported cannabis known as “poppy” with a total weight of approximately 12 lbs.(5.366 kgs) and a street value of approximately GYD $1.8M. Investigations are ongoing.
MAN SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON AND FINED $5.4 MIL.
CANU DISCOVERS 30 LBS. OF CANNABIS WITH A STREET VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $ 5 MIL
CANU DISCOVERS 30 LBS. OF CANNABIS WITH A STREET VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $ 5 MIL On the 20th March 2023, CANU Officers intercepted a motor vehicle with two (2) male occupants bearing Registration number HD 1880 at Charity Street, Charity, Essequibo. A subsequent search was conducted on the said vehicle in the presence of the occupants, which revealed twelve (12) brick-like parcels suspected to be cannabis. Naresh Ramdeen, 37 years, of Jack low, Pomeroon river, and Stefan Mohammed, 29 years of Coffee Grove, Essequibo Coast, were arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters along with the suspected narcotic. The narcotic was tested and weighed, it was discovered to be imported cannabis with a total weight of approximately 30 lbs. (13.34 kg), with a street value of approximately GUY $5M. Investigations are ongoing.