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CANU Intercepts Vehicles and Seizes a quantity of cocaine

CANU Intercepts Vehicles and Seizes a quantity of cocaine On Saturday, 7 February 2026, officers of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit, acting on information received, conducted an operation in Kitty, Georgetown, in the vicinity of David Street, which led to the interception of two (2) motor vehicles. During the interception attempt, the driver of a […]

CANU Discovers Firearm, Ammunition and Seizes Narcotics

CANU Discovers Firearm, Ammunition and Seizes Narcotics • On Friday, 30th January, CANU officers acting on information received, conducted an operation during which a Brazilian-registered motor vehicle, was intercepted and searched. • During the search, officers discovered a quantity of ammunition. • Subsequent investigations led to the search of a premises in Achiwib Village, where […]

CANU Charges and Conviction Bradley Hibbert

CANU Charges and Conviction Bradley Hibbert Please be informed that on 30th January 2026, Bradley Hibbert appeared before MagistrateTomika Clarke at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court on charges related to the offence of possessionof narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, to wit, 15.798 kilograms of cannabis, where he pleadednot guilty. Bail was refused, and his matter has […]

Travis Fraser Appears Before Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Narcotics Trafficking Charge

Travis Fraser Appears Before Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Narcotics Trafficking Charge Please be informed that on today’s date, Travis Fraser appeared before Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on charges related to the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, to wit, 46 grams of cocaine, where he pleaded not […]

SEIZURE OF FOREIGN CANNABIS AND ARREST OF SUSPECT

SEIZURE OF FOREIGN CANNABIS AND ARREST OF SUSPECT • On Wednesday 28th January 2026, CANU officers, acting on information received, searched one (1) incoming passenger from the United States of America (USA), which led to the discovery of several transparent parcels containing a quantity of foreign cannabis. The quantity of foreign cannabis was subsequently escorted […]

INTERCEPTION AND SEIZURE AT LOT 5 BRUDA STREET, UITVLUGT, WEST COAST DEMERARA

INTERCEPTION AND SEIZURE AT LOT 5 BRUDA STREET, UITVLUGT, WEST COAST DEMERARA • On Wednesday 28th January 2026, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation at a residence located at Lot 5 Bruda Street, Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara. A subsequent search of the residence revealed a quantity of cannabis and cocaine. • Travis […]

CANU Charges and Conviction Mark Moore

Conviction and Sentencing of Mark Moore for Narcotics Trafficking Offence Please be informed that on Tuesday 27th January 2026, Mark Moore appeared before Magistrate Weaver at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on charges related to the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, to wit, 426 grams of cannabis, where he was found […]

CANU Conducts Search Operation at Tabatinga, Lethem; Narcotics, Uncustomed Goods and Stolen Motorcycles Discovered

CANU Conducts Search Operation at Tabatinga, Lethem; Narcotics, Uncustomed Goods and Stolen Motorcycles Discovered CANU Seizes Suspected Narcotics, Stolen Motorcycles, and Uncustomed Goods in Tabatinga OperationOn Tuesday, January 27, 2026, officers of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) conducted an intelligence-led operation in Tabatinga, Lethem.During the operation, officers searched a clump of bush located obliquely […]

CANU Intercepts Cannabis and Ecstasy in Bagotville Operation

CANU Intercepts Cannabis and Ecstasy in Bagotville Operation • On Thursday, 22nd January 2026, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation at a residence located at Lot 108 David Rose Street, Bagotville, West Bank Demerara. A subsequent search of the residence revealed a quantity of cannabis and ecstasy. • Prince Bagot, age sixty-one […]

CANU Operation in Parika Leads to Seizure of 70kg of Cocaine

CANU Operation in Parika Leads to Seizure of 70kg of Cocaine • On Sunday 18th January 2026, CANU Officers, acting on information received,conducted an operation in the vicinity of Parika, East Bank Essequibo, which resulted inthe seizure of 70 kilograms (154 pounds) of cocaine.   • Four (4) males, including one (1) Hispanic national, were arrested […]

Cannabis vape cartridges discovered, Issues National Early Warning Alert

Cannabis vape cartridges discovered, Issues National Early Warning Alert On the 15th January, 2026, based on intelligence received, CANU Officers conducted an operation in Campbellville Housing Scheme, Georgetown, which resulted in the discovery and seizure of multiple branded THC cannabis vapes. The seizure indicates an emerging shift toward the importation of high-potency cannabis concentrates disguised […]

CANU INTERDICTS 22.394 KG OF COCAINE AT LA GRANGE, WEST BANK DEMERARA

CANU INTERDICTS 22.394 KG OF COCAINE AT LA GRANGE On Wednesday 14th January 2026, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation in the vicinity of La Grange Public Road, West Bank Demerara, where they intercepted a motor vehicle. A subsequent search of the motor vehicle revealed twenty (20) brick-like parcels containing a quantity of cocaine.  […]

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine & Cannabis

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine & Cannabis On Thursday, November 27th 2025, CANU officers, acting on received information,conducted an operation near Sandaka Dam, Corentyne, Berbice, where they intercepted asuspect on a motorcycle. A subsequent search of the suspect revealed a parcel containing aquantity of cocaine. A follow-up search in the area surrounding the suspect […]

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cannabis at #74 Koker, Corentyne Berbice

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cannabis at #74 Koker, Corentyne Berbice On Friday, 3 rd October 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an intelligence led operation at #74 Koker, Corentyne Berbice. A subsequent search of thesurrounding area led to the discovery of seven (7) large black plastic bags which contained leaves, seed and stems suspected to […]

CANU Seizes a Quanity of Cocaine

CANU Seizes a Quanity of Cocaine On Thursday, 25th September 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an intelligence led operation at a location in Charity, Essequibo Coast. A subsequent search of the location led to the discovery of 13 brick-like parcels suspected to be cocaine. One person was arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters, […]

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine

CANU Seizes a Quanity of Cocaine • On Monday, 15th September 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received, Conducted an operation at a residence located at Lot 42 “F”, Hadfield Street, Georgetown. A subsequent search of the residence led to the discovery of a quantity of cocaine.• Clarence Jones and Carlos Garraway were arrested and […]

Trial Update: Jason Bascom

Trial Update: Jason Bascom Please be informed that on today’s date, Jason Bascom appeared before Magistrate Azoreat the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of4.078 kgs of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. He was sentenced to three (3) yearsimprisonment and fined GYD$30,000.

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cannabis

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cannabis • On Friday, 12th September 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation at a residence located in the Lamaha Squatting area. A subsequent search of the residence led to the discovery of a quantity of cannabis.• Four (4) suspects were arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters, […]

Trial Update: Colin Moore

Trial Update: Colin Moore Please be informed that on Monday, 15 September 2025, Colin Moore appeared before Magistrate Nurse at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of 16.784 kgs of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. He was sentenced to four (4) years imprisonment andfined GYD$25,170,000.

Trial Update: Joel Leander, Satrohan Hardowar, and Lorna Scott-Williams

Trial Update: Joel Leander, Satrohan Hardowar, and Lorna Scott-Williams Please be informed that on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, Joel Leander, SatrohanHardowar, and Lorna Scott-Williams appeared before Magistrate George at the LeonoraMagistrate’s Court in relation to the offence of possession of 5.442 kilograms of cocaine for thepurpose of trafficking. Lorna Scott-Williams and Satrohan Hardowar both pleaded […]

CANU Seizes a Firearm, ammunition, and a Quantity of Cocaine

CANU Seizes a Firearm, ammunition, and a Quantity of Cocaine On Monday, 11th August 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation along Parika Public Road, East Bank Essequibo, where they intercepted a motor car and discovered several parcels containing a whitish powdery substance suspected to be cocaine.  A subsequent follow-up operation at […]

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine On Wednesday, 9th July 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received,conducted an operation in the vicinity of Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara, where theyintercepted two (2) motor cars, which led to the discovery of several parcels containing awhitish powdery substance suspected to be cocaine.• Five (5) persons were arrested and […]

TRIAL UPDATE: Kenner Arjun & Antonio Bobb

Trial Update: Kenner Arjun, Antonio Bobb, and Pooran Seemangal Please be informed that on  Thursday 10 July, 2025 Kenner Arjun, Antonio Bobb, and Pooran Seemangal appeared before Magistrate George at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court, where they all pleaded not guilty to the offence of possession of 21.714 kgs of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. […]

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Foreign Marijuana

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Foreign Marijuana • On Monday, 7th July 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received,conducted an operation in De Kinderen West Coast Demerara, where they intercepted amotor car, which led to the discovery of several parcels containing a quantity of leaves,seeds, and stems suspected to be foreign marijuana.   • Antonio Bobb […]

CANU & GRA Officers Seize a Quantity of Cannabis at CJIA

CANU & GRA Officers Seize a Quantity of Cannabis at CJIA On Tuesday, 17th June 2025, Customs Officers of the Guyana Revenue Authority(GRA) and CANU officers, acting on information received, searched one (1) incoming boxfrom the United States of America (USA), which led to the discovery of severaltransparent parcels containing a quantity of foreign cannabis. […]

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cannabis in lethem

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cannabis On Monday, 16th June 2025, CANU officers, acting on information received, conductedan operation in Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi, where they intercepted a suspect onan electric bike, but the suspect subsequently escaped. A subsequent search of the electricbike led to the discovery of a quantity of cannabis, which weighed 3.8 […]

CANU Seizes Cocaine and Cannabis in Tabatinga, Lethem Operation

CANU Seizes Cocaine and Cannabis in Tabatinga, Lethem Operation On Monday, 16th June 2025, CANU officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation at a residence located in Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi. A subsequent search of the premises led to the discovery of a quantity of cocaine and cannabis, which weighed 16 grams and 600 grams respectively.  One […]

Court Update: Raul Binand

Court Update: Raul Binand Please be informed that on Friday 13th June, 2025 Raul Binand appeared before Magistrate AnnetteSingh at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where pled not guilty to the offence of possession of21.972 kgs of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Bail was refused, and he was remanded toprison until 11th July 2025. Section […]

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine On Wednesday, 11th June 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received,conducted an operation on David Street Kitty, Georgetown, where they intercepted amotorcar. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed several parcels containing awhitish powdery substance suspected to be cocaine.   The suspects were arrested and escorted to CANU headquarters along […]

CANU Seizes Ecstasy Pills in Berbice Narcotics Operation

CANU Seizes Ecstasy Pills in Berbice Narcotics Operation • On Tuesday, June 4, officers from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit, acting on informationreceived, conducted an operation near a popular bar in Skeldon, Berbice.   • A search was conducted of the surrounding area and in an alleyway near the location, whichled to the discovery of a […]

TRIAL UPDATE: KABIR SAMSOONDAR

TRIAL UPDATE: KABIR SAMSOONDAR Please be informed that on today’s date, Kabir Samsoondar appeared before Magistrate Daly at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he was sentenced to thirty-five (35) months imprisonment together with a fine of GYD$ 1,733,000 and 1,788,000 for the offences of possession of 1.182kgs and 1.192kgs of cocaine for the purpose of […]

TRIAL UPDATE: CURTIS BOSTON

TRIAL UPDATE: CURTIS BOSTON Please be informed that on today’s date, Curtis Boston appeared before Magistrate Mc Gusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of 9.426 kgs of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. He was sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment and fined GYD$30,000. 

CANU Intercepts Vehicle with 9.4 Kilograms of Cannabis on Vlissengen Road

CANU Intercepts Vehicle with 9.4 Kilograms of Cannabis on Vlissengen Road On Saturday, 17th May 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received,conducted an operation on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, where they intercepted amotor car. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed several parcels containing aquantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.   • The […]

TRIAL UPDATE: TRAVON CHAPELLE

TRIAL UPDATE: TRAVON CHAPELLE Please be informed that on today’s date, Travon Chapelle appeared before MagistrateGeorge at the Lenora Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty to the offence of possessionof 1.034 kgs of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. Bail was refused and he was remanded toprison until 27th June, 2025. 

TRIAL UPDATE: OLRICK FINGAL

TRIAL UPDATE: OLRICK FINGAL Please be informed that on Monday 19th May, 2025 Olrick Fingal appeared before Magistrate Azore at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty to the offence of possession of 3.810 kgs of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. Bail was refused and he was remanded toprison until 16th June, […]

TRIAL UPDATE: ELTON D’ AGUAIR

TRIAL UPDATE: ELTON D’ AGUIAR Please be informed that on Monday 19th May, 2025 Elton D’ Aguair appeared before Magistrate Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty to the offence of possession of 1.6 kgs of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. Bail was refused and he was remanded to prison […]

CANU Officers Seize 1.6 Kilograms of Cannabis in Operation

CANU Officers Seize 1.6 Kilograms of Cannabis in Operation •On Friday, 16th May 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation at a residence located in Tabatinga Housing Scheme, Lethem. A subsequent search of the residence revealed a parcel containing a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.   • Elton […]

CANU Seizes Over 1kg of Cannabis – One Suspect Arrested”

CANU Seizes Over 1kg of Cannabis – One Suspect Arrested” On Wednesday, 14th May 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation in the vicinity of Rubis Gas Station on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, where they intercepted a motor car. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed four (4) parcels containing a quantity of […]

CANU Seizes Cannabis and Firear. Two Suspects in Custody

CANU Seizes Cannabis and Firearm. Two Suspects in Custody On Friday, 16th May 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation in the vicinity of the Royal Hotel on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, where they intercepted two (2) individuals. A subsequent search of the suspects revealed eight (8) parcels containing a quantity of leaves, […]

CANU Intercepts Motor Vehicle – Over 1kg of Cannabis Seized

CANU Intercepts Motor Vehicle – Over 1kg of Cannabis Seized On Wednesday, 14th May 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation in the vicinity of Rubis Gas Station on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, where they intercepted a motor car. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed four (4) parcels containing a quantity of […]

TRIAL UPDATE: Gavin Dowden

TRIAL UPDATE: GAVIN DOWDEN Please be informed that on Thursday 15th May, 2025, Gavin Dowden appeared before Magistrate McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty to the offence of possession of 1.042 kgs of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. Bail was refused and he was remanded to prison until 5th […]

CANU Condemns Removal of Official Watermarks by Media Entities

CANU Condemns Removal of Official Watermarks by Media Entities The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has observed with growing concern a recurringpractice among certain media houses and social media platforms wherein the agency’s officialwatermark is deliberately removed from photographs and media content before publication.These watermarks serve an important function: they verify the authenticity of the material,maintain […]

TRIAL UPDATE: Roger De Freitas

TRIAL UPDATE: Roger De Freitas Please be informed that on Tuesday 13th May, 2025, Roger De Freitas appeared before Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh at the Port Kaituma Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty to the offence of trafficking 11.148 kgs of cocaine. Bail was refused, and he was remanded to prison until 11th June, 2025. 

TRIAL UPDATE: Colin Alfred and Terrence Bentinck

TRIAL UPDATE: Colin Alfred and Terrence Bentinck Please be informed that on Friday, 9th May 2025, Colin Alfred and Terrence Bentinckappeared before Magistrate McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where Colin Alfred pleaded guilty and Terrence Bentinck pleaded not guilty to the offence of possession of 11.148 kgsof cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Bail […]

TRIAL UPDATE:Wendez Pompey

TRIAL UPDATE: Wendez Pompey Please be informed that on Friday, 9th May 2025, Wendez Pompey appeared before Magistrate Azore at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he was sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment, along with a fine of GYD$1,737,000 for the offense of possession of 1.1562 kilograms of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

Trial Update: Jason DeFreitas

TRIAL UPDATE: JASON DeFREITAS Please be informed that on Friday, 9th May 2025, Jason DeFreitas appeared before Magistrate McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty to the offence of aiding Colin Alfred and Terrence Bentinck to traffic 11.148 kgs of cocaine. Bail was granted to DeFreitas in the sum of GYD$500,000 […]

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine Colin Alfred and Terrence Bentinck were arrested

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine On Wednesday, 7th May 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received,conducted an operation at Lombard and Sussex streets, Georgetown, where theyintercepted a motor car. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed ten (10)brick-like parcels, containing a whitish powdery substance suspected to be cocaine. Colin Alfred and Terrence Bentinck were […]

TRIAL UPDATE: A’ishah McKenzie

TRIAL UPDATE: A’ishah McKenzie Please be informed that on Wednesday 7th May, 2025, A’ishah McKenzie appeared before MagistrateFortune at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court, where she was sentenced to three (3) yearsimprisonment, along with a fine of GYD$ 3,702,000 for the offense of possession of 2.467 kilogramsof cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

TRIAL UPDATE: LEMME CAMPBELL

TRIAL UPDATE: LEMME CAMPBELL Please be informed that on 2 May 2025, Lemme Campbell appeared before Magistrate Fortune at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty of the offense of possession of 1.502 kilograms of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. He was refused bail and remanded to prison until 9 th June […]

TRIAL UPDATE: Michaia Andrews

TRIAL UPDATE: Michaia Andrews Please be informed that on 2 May 2025 ,Michaia Andrews appeared before MagistrateFortune at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty of the offense ofpossession of 1.502 kilograms of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. He was granted bail in thesum of GYD$300,000, on the condition that he lodges […]

CANU & GRA Officers Seize a Quantity of Cannabis

CANU & GRA Officers Seize a Quantity of Cannabis at CJIA On Wednesday, April 30th 2025, Customs Officers of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and CANU officers, acting on information received, searched two (2)incoming barrels from the United States of America (USA), which led to the discovery ofseveral transparent parcels containing a quantity of foreign […]

TRIAL UPDATE: JAMOL JOHNSON

TRIAL UPDATE: JAMOL JOHNSON On Friday, 11th April 2025, Jamol Johnson appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pled not guilty to the offence of possession of 1.278 kilograms of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. He was refused bail and remanded to prison.

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS AT BAKERSHOP DAM #75 VILLAGE, CORENTYNE

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS AT BAKERSHOP DAM #75 VILLAGE, CORENTYNE On Thursday, 10th April 2025, CANU officers acting on information received conducted an operation at a residence located at Bakershop Dam #75 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. A subsequent search of the residence revealed a quantity of cannabis, which weighed 100 kilograms. Two (2) persons are […]

CANU CLARIFIES NON-INVOLVEMENT IN RECENT OPERATION WITH THE GUYANA REVENUE AUTHORITY

CANU CLARIFIES NON-INVOLVEMENT IN RECENT OPERATION WITH THE GUYANA REVENUE AUTHORITY Contrary to recent social media reports, the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) wishes to categorically state that it was not involved in any operation at the residence of businessman Azruddin Mohamed or his father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, in collaboration with the Guyana Revenue Authority […]

TRIAL UPDATE: MARK BARCLAY

TRIAL UPDATE: MARK BARCLAY Please be informed that on Wednesday, 19th March 2025, Mark Barclay appeared before Magistrate Hardy at the No.51 Magistrate’s Court, where he pled guilty to the offense of possession of 18 grams of cannabis and 131 grams of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. He was sentenced to three (3) years […]

TRIAL UPDATE: CLEMENT VANDECRUZ

TRIAL UPDATE: CLEMENT VANDECRUZ Please be informed that on Friday 24th January, 2025 Clement Vandecruz appeared before Magistrate Matthias at the New Amsterdam Magistrates Court where he was sentenced to two (2) and six (6)months imprisonment together with a fine of GYD $3,429,000 for the offence of possession of2.286kg of cocaine for the purpose of […]

TRIAL UPDATE: SHEM PERSAUD AND MARIA WARRICK

TRIAL UPDATE: SHEM PERSAUD AND MARIA WARRICK On January, 24th, 2025, Shem Persaud and Maria Warrick appeared before Magistrate Wilson at the Vigilance Magistrates Court. Shem Persaud pleaded guilty, and Maria Warrick pleaded not guilty to the offense of possession of 8.162kg of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. Bail was refused for both Warrick […]

CANU INTERCEPTS MOTOR VEHICLE CARRYING A BRICK-LIKE PARCEL CONTAINING A QUANTITY OF COCAINE

CANU INTERCEPTS MOTOR VEHICLE CARRYING A BRICK-LIKE PARCEL CONTAINING A QUANTITY OF COCAINE On Thursday, 9th January 2025, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation at Mittleholzer Street North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, where they intercepted a Toyota Mini Bus bearing license plate number BAE 7328. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed one (1) […]

TRIAL UPDATE: WENDEZ POMPEY

TRIAL UPDATE: WENDEZ POMPEY PLEADED NOT GUILTY, REFUSED BAIL, MATTER AJOURNED UNTIL 21ST FEBRUARY, 2025 On Friday, 10th January 2025, Wendez Pompey appeared before Magistrate Azore at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty to possession of 1.1562 kilograms of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. He was refused bail, and the matter […]

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF COCAINE

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF COCAINE AT THE CHEDDI JAGAN INT. AIRPORT (CJIA) On Thursday, 5th December 2024, CANU officers—while performing duties at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), including conducting routine searches on several persons—discovered a quantity of cocaine strapped to the body of a female Aviation Security Officer attached to CJIA.’ Keesha Greene, age […]

Lennox Gowen Arrested and Escorted to CANU Headquarters with Suspected Narcotic

Lennox Gowen Arrested On Monday, November 18, 2024, CANU Officers conducted a narcotic operation at the Eno Backtrack Service in Springlands, Corentyne, Berbice, which led to the discovery of a whitish powdery substance, suspected to be cocaine, concealed within false walls of a black suitcase. Further investigations led to the arrest of a 44-year-old businessman. […]

Mark Paris and Kester Fraser Arrested with 1.168kg of Cocaine

Mark Paris and Kester Fraser Arrested with 1.168kg of Cocaine On Wednesday, 13th November 2024, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation at Forshaw and Irving Street, Georgetown, where they intercepted a motorcar. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed one (1) bricklike parcel containing a quantity of cocaine.  Mark Paris, age forty-three […]

Denzil Park, Rickardo Danhart and Patrick Ram Conviction

Denzil Park, Rickardo Danhart and Patrick Ram Conviction Please be informed that on Thursday,7th November, 2024 Denzil Park, Rickardo Danhart and Patrick Ram appeared before Faith Mc Ghusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s court, where they were found guilty for the offense of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 10.078kgs of cocaine. They were […]

Conviction-Anthony Sugrim

CONVICTION-Anthony Sugrim Please be informed that on Thursday 26th September 2024, Anthony Sugrim appeared at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court, where he was sentenced to four (4) years and six (6) months imprisonment and fined GYD$4,240,800 for possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 4.712 kgs of cannabis.

Conviction-Steven Seeraj

CONVICTION-Steven Seeraj Please be informed that on Thursday 26th September, 2024, Steven Seeraj appeared before Magistrate Hardy at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty for the offense of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 4.712 kgs of cannabis. He was sentenced to three (3) imprisonment and fined […]

CANU seizes firearm

CANU SEIZES FIREARM On Monday 9th September 2024, CANU Officers acting on information received conducted an operation at Lot 73 Stewartville, West Coast Demerara. A subsequent search of the residence revealed one (1) 9mm submachine gun with a matching magazine. Four (4) persons were arrested and are currently in custody assisting with investigations.

CONVICTION: RAYMOND TINNIS

CONVICTION: RAYMOND TINNIS On Monday, September 9, 2024, Raymond Tinnis appeared before Magistrate Mittleholzer at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty of the offense of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 9.8 kg of cannabis. He was sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment and fined GY$ 8,820,000.

CANU seizes firearm

CANU SEIZES FIRE ARM On Sunday, September 8th, 2024, CANU officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation in the Norton Street, Greater Georgetown area. They intercepted a male carrying a backpack. A subsequent search of the backpack revealed one (1) 9mm submachine gun with a matching magazine. The suspect was arrested and escorted to […]

CANU Conducts Burning Exercise

CANU CONDUCTS BURNING EXERCISE AT DISCOVERED ILLEGAL AIRSTRIP LOCATED IN REGION #1. On Saturday, 31st August 2024, CANU officers, in collaboration with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Special Forces Unit, carried out an operation in the Region #1 area, which led to the discovery of an illegal airstrip and 4.4 tonnes of suspected cocaine. On […]

CANU SEIZES AND DESTROYS LARGE QUANTITY OF COCAINE

CANU Seizes and Destroys Large Quantity of Cocaine On Saturday, 31st August 2024, CANU officers, in collaboration with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Special Forces Unit, carried out an operation in the Region #1 area, which led to the discovery of an illegal airstrip. A subsequent search of the surrounding area resulted in the unearthing […]

TRIAL UPDATE-SHAWN HERCULES, STAFFON CAESAR, AND MARK BOYLES​

TRIAL UPDATE-SHAWN-HERCULES, STAFFON CAESAR, AND MARK BOYLES Please be informed that on Wednesday 10th July, 2024, Shawn Hercules, Staffon Caesar, and Mark Boyles appeared before Magistrate Mittelholzer at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court where in relation to the charge of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 5.790kg of cannabis. They […]

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS On Sunday 7th July 2024, CANU Officers conducted an operation in the Stanleytown, New Amsterdam area, where they intercepted a motor car. A subsequent search of the motor vehicle revealed two (2) large bulky brick-like parcels with a quantity of leaves and stems suspected to be cannabis. Staffon Caesar, […]

CONVICTION-JOEL HODGE, RAWLE HOYTE, QUACY JOSEPH

CANU Operation Yields Major Cocaine Seizure  On Thursday, July 4, 2024, CANU Officers conducted an operation in the Vlissengen Road, Georgetown area, where they intercepted a motor car. A subsequent search of the motor vehicle revealed several brick-like parcels containing a whitish, powdery substance suspected to be cocaine.

CONVICTION- ANDREW HARTMAN ​

CONVICTION- ANDREW HARTMAN Please be informed that on July 5, 2024, Andrew Hartman appeared before Magistrate Hardy at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty of the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking 92.6 kg of cannabis. He was sentenced to four (4) years of imprisonment and a fine of […]

CONVICTION- ROMARIO STOLL ​

CONVICTION- ROMARIO STOLL  Please be informed that on Wednesday 26th June, 2024, Romario Stoll appeared before Magistrate Clarkeat the Suddie Magistrate’s Court where he was sentenced to two (2) years and six (6) monthsimprisonment, along with a fine of GY$30,000.

CONVICTION-WINSTON THOMPSON

CONVICTION-WINSTON THOMPSON Please be informed that on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Winston Thompson appeared before Magistrate Azore at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty of the offences of possession of a narcotic to wit 298 grams of cannabis and the cultivation of prohibited plants to wit five thousand (5000) seedlings. He was […]

CONVICTION-GAVIN ADAMS

CONVICTION-GAVIN ADAMS Please be informed that on Friday, June 21, 2024, Gavin Adams appeared before Magistrate Liverpool at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court, where he changed his plea to guilty for the offense of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 3.348 kilograms of cocaine. He was sentenced to three (3) years […]

CONVICTION-TRIAL UPDATE: MARK ANTHONY THOMAS

TRIAL UPDATE: MARK ANTHONY THOMAS Please be informed that on Friday, June, 2024, Mark Anthony Thomas appeared before Magistrate Gibbs at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty for the offenses of possession of a narcotic to wit 4.5 grams of cocaine and the obstruction of a CANU officer during the execution of […]

TRIAL UPDATE: LALBAHADUR BYJOO

TRIAL UPDATE: LALBAHADUR BYJOO Please be informed that on Friday 14th  June, 2024 Lalbahdur Byjoo appeared before Magistrate George at the Lenora Magistrate’s Court where he was charged for the offense of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit nine (9) kilograms of cannabis. He was remanded to prison until 30th […]

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS On Thursday, June 13, 2024, CANU officers conducted an operation in Parika, East Bank Essequibo area, where they intercepted a motor car. A subsequent search of the motor vehicle revealed several bulky parcels containing a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.Lalbahadur Byjoo, age sixty (60) of […]

CONVICTION- SHERLON KISSOON

CONVICTION – SHERLON KISSOON Please be informed that on 4th June 2024, Sherlon Kissoon appeared before Magistrate Wilson at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty in relation to the charge of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 600 grams of cannabis. He was sentenced to three (3) […]

CONVICTION-SHAFEEK LATIFF AND NARESH TOTORAM

CONVICTION: SHAFEEK LATIFF AND NARESH TOTORAM Please be informed that on Tuesday 28th May, 2024 , Shafeek Latiff and Naresh Totoram appeared before Magistrate Ali at the Lenora Magistrate’s court where they were found guilty in relation to the charge of trafficking in narcotics to wit 42.844kgs of cannabis. They were both sentenced to three (3) […]

CONVICTION- EUSI WILSON

CONVICTION – LATCHMAN SANKAR On monday, 20th March, 2024, Latchman Sankar appeared before Magistrate Ally at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty in relation to the charge of trafficking in narcotics to wit 27.866 kg of cocaine. Sankar was sentenced to three (3) years and eight (8) months imprisonment, together with a […]

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF COCAINE

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine Date of Interception: Sunday 19 th May 2024  Place of Interception: Cummings Lodge, Georgetown  On Sunday 19th May 2024, CANU Officers acting on information received, conducted an operation at Cummings Lodge, Greater Georgetown area, where they intercepted three (3) individuals; one (1) Guyanese and two (2) Venezuelans. A subsequent […]

CONVICTION – LATCHMAN SANKAR

CONVICTION- EUSI WILSON Please be informed that on Thursday 16 May, 2024  Eusi Wilson appeared beforeMagistrate Issacs at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he was sentencedto four (4) years imprisonment and fined GY $19,800,000 in relation to theoffence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 22kgsof cannabis.

CONVICTION-JEVON WASHINGTON

CONVICTION-JEVON WASHINGTON Please be informed that on Monday 13 May 2024, Jevon Washington appeared before Magistrate Rabindranaught Singh at the Mibicuri Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 162 grams of cannabis. Washington was fined GY $194,400 or six (6) months […]

CONVICTION-BRYAN EDWARDS

CONVICTION-BRYAN EDWARDS Please be informed that on today’s date, Bryan Edwards appeared before MagistrateIssacs at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 53.480kgs of cannabis. Edwards was remanded to prison pending a probation report until 17th May 2024.

CONVICTION-MOHAMED INSHAN

CONVICTION-MOHAMED INSHAN Please be informed that on today’s date, Mohamed Inshan appeared before Magistrate Ali at the Lenora Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty of the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 2.264kgs of cocaine. Inshan was sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment and fined GY $30,000

TRIAL UPDATE – BRYAN EDWARDS

TRIAL UPDATE – BRYAN EDWARDS On May 3, 2024, Bryan Edwards appeared before Magistrate Issacs at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 53.480 kg of cannabis. Edwards was remanded to prison pending a probation report until May 17, […]

CHARGES AND CONVICTION – ONEAL DELEON

CHARGES AND CONVICTIONS – ONEAL DELEON On May 3, 2024, Oneal Deleon appeared before Magistrate George at the Lenora Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 5.308 kg of cannabis. Deleon was sentenced to four (4) years imprisonment and fined GY$4,777,200

CHARGES AND CONVICTION – LEONARD CALEB

CHARGES AND CONVICTION – LEONARD CALEB On May 3, 2024, Leonard Caleb appeared before Magistrate Scarce at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court in relation to the charge of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 12.540 kg of cannabis. Caleb was sentenced to four (4) years imprisonment and fined GY$11,286,000.

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS

CANU Charges and Conviction Please be informed that on 24th April 2024, Eusi Wilson appeared before Magistrate Issacs at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded to the charge of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 22kgs of cannabis, and was remanded to prison until 9th May 2024 pending a […]

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS IN THE VICINITY OF BOURDA MARKET, GEORGETOWN

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS IN THE VICINITY OF BOURDA MARKET, GEORGETOWN On Friday 19th April 2024, CANU Officers conducted an operation in the vicinity of North Road and Bourda Market, where they intercepted a male carrying a bulky white plastic bag. A subsequent search of the bag revealed several transparent Ziploc bags containing […]

CANU DISCOVERS FIREARMS

CANU DISCOVERS FIREARM On Wednesday 10th April 2024, CANU Officers conducted an operation within the Agricola, East Bank Demerara area. A subsequent search of an abandoned house lot led to the discovery of a .22 pistol. The weapon was taken to CANU’s headquarters. Investigations are ongoing.

TRIAL UPDATE: JOSE FELIX LINDORE AND JAVIER PEREZ

TRIAL UPDATE: JOSE FELIX LINDORE AND JAVIER PEREZ On the 2nd April, 2024, Jose Felix Lindore and Javier Perez appeared before Magistrate George at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court where they both pleaded not guilty to the offence of trafficking a narcotic to wit 536 kilograms of cocaine. Lindore and Perez were remanded to prison until […]

CONVICTION AND TRIAL UPDATE: SHAMMY EDWARDS AND KEN SUMMER

CONVICTION AND TRIAL UPDATE: SHAMMY EDWARDS AND KEN SUMMER On Tuesday 2nd April, 2024, Shammy Edwards and Ken Summer appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court in relation to the offence of trafficking a narcotic to wit 5.994kgs of cannabis. Edwards pleaded guilty and was released by the Magistrate on his […]

VENEZUELAN NATIONALS ARRESTED

VENEZUELAN NATIONALS ARRESTED Following the publication issued by the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit on the 29th March, 2024, regarding the seizure of 536 kilogrammes or 1,181 pounds of cocaine, that occurred during a joint operation involving the GDF Coast Guard and CANU at Vergenoegen, Essequibo-Island West Demerara.   Two Venezuelan males were apprehended in connection […]

CHARGES AND TRIAL UPDATE: ADRIAN CAREW AND CAVEL CAREW

CHARGES AND TRIAL UPDATE: ADRIAN CAREW AND CAVEL CAREW On Friday 22nd March, 2024, Adrian Carew and Cavel Carew appeared before Magistrate Scarce at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court where they both pleaded not guilty to the offence of trafficking a narcotic to wit 11.204 kilograms of cocaine. Adrian Carew was remanded to prison, whilst Cavel […]

CONVICTION: LEONARD BRISTOL

CONVICTION: LEONARD BRISTOL On Friday 22nd March, 2024,  Leonard Bristol appeared before Magistrate Mc Gusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he was sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment and fined GY$10,492,200 in relation to the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 11.658kgs of cannabis.

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF COCAINE

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF COCAINE On Wednesday 20th March 2024, CANU Officers conducted an operation in the Providence Public Road, East Bank Demerara area, where they intercepted a canter vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed several bricklike parcels suspected to be cocaine concealed in a box.   Adrian Carew, age 55 years […]

CONVICTION: NARESH RAMDEEN

CANU Charges and Conviction On Tuesday 12th March, 2024, Naresh Ramdeen appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court where he was found guilty of the offence of trafficking in narcotic to wit 13.348kgs of cannabis. Ramdeen was sentenced to two (2) years imprisonment and fined GY$12,013,200.

CONVICTION: LEONARD CALEB

CONVICTION: LEONARD CALEB On Tuesday 5th March, 2024, Leonard Caleb appeared before Magistrate Scarce at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court, where he changed his plea to guilty for the offence of Trafficking in Narcotic to wit, 12.540kgs of cannabis.  Sentencing was deferred to Tuesday 19th March, 2024

CANU SEIZES FOREIGN CANNABIS

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY FOREIGN CANNABIS On Sunday 3rd March, 2024, CANU Officers conducted an operation in the vicinity of Fisher Village, Essequibo Coast, where they observed a multi-coloured speedboat operated by two individuals. The ranks then pursued the boat which caused the individuals to run aground and subsequently made good their escape on foot. […]

CONVICTION: CHARLES ABRAMS

conviction: charles abrams On Friday 1st March, 2024 Charles Abrams appeared before Magistrate Sam at the Charity Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty for the offence of Trafficking in Narcotic to wit 294 grams of cannabis. He was sentenced to two (2) years imprisonment and fined Two Hundred and Sixty Four Thousand Three Hundred Dollars […]

CONVICTION: PAUL LEWIS

Conviction: Paul LEWIS On Thursday, February 29, 2024, Paul Lewis appeared before Magistrate Hugh at the Fort Wellington Magistrate’s Court, where he was found guilty of the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 3.954kg of cannabis. Lewis was sentenced to two (2) years and six (6) months imprisonment […]

CONVICTION: IAN GRIFFITH

Conviction – IAN GRIFFITH Please be informed that on today’s date, Ian Griffith appeared before Magistrate Ally at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court where he was sentenced to three (3) years and one (1) month imprisonment and fined GY$3,495,000. On Wednesday 28th February 2024, Griffith appeared before Magistrate Ally at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court and was […]

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF COCAINE AT THE CJIA

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF COCAINE AT THE CJIA On Thursday 22nd February 2024, CANU Officers attached to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, while performing duties at the baggage shed area intercepted two (2) males, who were observed retrieving four (4) duffle bags over the CJIA’s fence from an unknown male. A search of the […]

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF COCAINE

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine On Thursday 8th February 2024, CANU officers conducted an intelligence-led operation at the Cornelia Ida Public Road area, where officers intercepted a motor vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed ten (10) brick-like parcels wrapped in transparent plastic suspected to be cocaine.    Sahadeo Prasad,age 39 years, of […]

CANU SEIZES FOREIGN CANNABIS AND AMMUNITION

CANU Seizes Foreign Cannabis and Ammunition Date of Interception: Friday 9th February, 2024 Place of Interception: Eccles Housing Scheme, East BankDemerara   •      On Friday 9th February 2024, CANU Officers conducted an operation atEccles Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, where they intercepted a motorvehicle driven by a lone male occupant. A search of the motor […]

CANU SEIZES A QUANTITY OF COCAINE & CANNABIS

CANU Seizes a Quantity of Cocaine & Cannabis Date of Interception: Thursday 8th February 2024 Place of Interception: Cornelia Ida Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara     •      On Thursday 8th February 2024, CANU Officers whilst conducting a follow-up investigation in the Cornelia Ida Housing Scheme area, conducted a search at a residence which led […]

CONVICTION: NISHART SAMSUNDAR

Nishart Samsundar Pleads Guilty to Narcotics Trafficking and Cultivation Charges Please be informed that on today’s date, Nishart Samsundar appeared before Magistrate Scarce at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court, charged with the offences of Possession of Narcotic for the purpose of trafficking, to wit 1.976kgs of cannabis, and Cultivating a prohibited plant.Samsundar pled guilty to both […]

CANU SEIZES CANNABIS IN CRABWOOD CREEK, CORENTYNE BERBICE

CANU seizes cannabis in Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice On Thursday 25th January 2024, CANU Officers conducted a joint operation with the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in the Crabwood Creek area, where they observed two (2) males loading several bulky salt bags into a Toyota motor car.The vehicle was intercepted, and a subsequent search revealed four […]

CANU’S ERADICATION EXERCISE AT HAURARUNI VILLAGE

CANU’s eradication exercise at Hauraruni Village off the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, resulted in the arrest of two, the seizure of 1.976 kgs. of cannabis, and several plants and one (1) 12-gauge cartridge On Thursday 25th January 2024, CANU Officers conducted an eradication exercise at Hauraruni Village off the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, where they observed two camps, and […]

ERADICATION EXERCISE AT HAURARUNI VILLAGE

CANU CONDUCTS eradication exercise at Hauraruni Village, Soesdyke/Linden Highway On Thursday 25th January 2024, CANU Officers conducted an eradication exercise at Hauraruni Village off the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, where they observed two camps, and a cannabis farm consisting of about two hundred (200) cannabis plants ranging from 2ft. to 4ft. and about five thousand (5,000) nursery […]

CONVICTION: JOSHUA MENTORE

CANU CHARGES AND CONVICTIONS: Joshua Mentore sentenced to nine (9) months imprisonment and fined. On Thursday 18th January, 2024, Joshua Mentore appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Isaacs, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for probation report and sentencing. Mentore was sentenced to nine (9)months imprisonment and fined GYD 153,000.

CONVICTION: LATCHMAN SANKAR AKA JACK

CANU Charges and Conviction : Latchman Sankar, aka “Jack” On Thursday 18th January, 2024, Latchman Sankar aka “Jack” appeared before Magistrate Ali at the Lenora Magistrate’s Court, charged with the offence of Possession of Narcotic for the purpose of Trafficking to wit 55.2 kgs of cannabis. Sankar pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four (4) […]

CONVICTION: DAVID MC DONALD

Conviction thursday 18th January, 2024 Please be informed that on Thursday 18th January, 2024, Joshua Mentore appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Isaacs, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for probation report and sentencing. Mentore was sentenced to nine (9) months imprisonment and fined GYD 153,000.

CONVICTION: DAVID MC DONALD

CANU charges and conviction: David McDonald On 19th January, 2024, David Mc Donald appeared before Magistrate Liverpool at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court, charged with the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of Trafficking to wit 84 grammes of cannabis. Mc Donald pleaded guilty and was fined GYD 75,000 or default six (6) […]

CANU DISCOVERS DRUGS ON OUTGOING PASSENGER AT THE EUGENE F. CORREIRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

CANU discovers outgoing passenger at the Eugene F. Correira International Airport with 84 grams of cannabis in his possession On Wednesday 17th January 2024, CANU Officers conducted a search on an outgoing passenger at the Eugene F. Correira International Airport, East Coast Demerara, destined to Aurora, Region 7, and found a transparent parcel containing a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

CANU DISCOVERED ESTACY PILL

CANU DISCOVERED ECSTASY PILLS On 20th December 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at Dennis Street ‘C’ Field Sophia. During the operation, they intercepted and searched a male individual, which led to the discovery of a quantity of pills suspected to be ecstasy.Joshua Josiah Mentore, 23 years, of Patterson, Georgetown, was arrested and escorted to […]

CANU DISCOVERED APPROXIMATELY 12.54 KG OF CANNABIS IN LINDEN ​

CANU DISCOVERED APPROXIMATELY 12.54 KG OF CANNABIS in linden On 30th November, 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at Providence, East Bank Demerara in the vicinity of a popular mall, where they intercepted a motor car bearing registration number PAE 6311 driven by a lone occupant.A subsequent search of the motor car led to the […]

CANU DISCOVERED APPROXIMATELY 12.54 KG OF CANNABIS IN LINDEN ​

APPROXIMATELY 1M WORTH OF CANNABIS DISCOVERED IN ONE Mile, Linden On the 1st of December 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation in One Mile, Linden where they observed a male carrying a tub containing several bulky parcels. Upon noticing the CANU Officers, the individual quickly abandoned the tub and successfully fled the scene.A subsequent search […]

CANU DISCOVERED 9.6KG OF CANNABIS ​

CANU DISCOVERED 9.6KG OF CANNABIS 15th November, 2023 CANU Officers acting on information received conducted an operation at Charity waterfront, Essequibo Coast. During the which, officers observed a male with a bag acting suspiciously within the vicinity.As officers approached the area, the man fled towards the Pomeroon River and managed to escape in a speedboat […]

MAN SENTENCED TO 48 MONTHS IMPRISONMENT WITH FINE​

MAN SENTENCED TO 48 months IMPRISONMENT WITH FINE Please be informed that, Esmond Anderson appeared before Magistrate Latchman at the Diamond Magistrate Court charged with the offence of trafficking in narcotics to wit 2.996 kg of cocaine. Anderson was found guilty and sentenced to forty-eight (48) months imprisonment with a fine of GYD $ 4.4 […]

TIMEHRI MAN SENTENCED TO 4 YEARS IMPRISONMENT

TIMEHRI MAN SENTENCED TO 4 YEARS IMPRISONMENT WITH FINE On the 18th August, 2023, Andrew Rodriguez appeared before Magistrate Scarce at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court where he pleaded guilty to the charge of trafficking in narcotics to wit 2.160kg of cocaine. He was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment and fined GY $3,240,000. Duane Joseph, who was […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

CANU DISCOVERS APPROXIMATELY GUY $1 MILLION WORTH OF CANNABIS AT CHARITY STELLING

CANU DISCOVERS APPROXIMATELY GUY $1 MILLION WORTH OF CANNABIS AT Charity stelling On the 2nd of June 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at Charity stelling where a subsequent search of a boat in the presence of the sole occupant revealed a box containing a number of parcels suspected to be cannabis. Rocky Mangra, 42 […]

CANU DISCOVERS 491.6 LBS OF CANNABIS

CANU DISCOVERS 491.6 LBS OF CANNABIS On June 5th, 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation in the vicinity of Koker, located in number 65 village, Corentyne Berbice. A subsequent search of the nearby bushes uncovered eight ( 8 ) bulky salt bags containing several parcels of suspected cannabis. Two (2) persons are in custody pending […]

CANU DISCOVERS FIREARM AND A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS IN HERSTELLING, EBD

CANU DISCOVERS FIREARM AND A QUANTITY OF CANNABIS IN HERSTELLING EBD On the 5th June, 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at Block V Herstelling, East Bank, Demerara. A subsequent search of the premises revealed three (3) parcels of suspected cannabis and the arrest of a male suspect.A further search was conducted on the outer […]

MAN SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IMPRISONMENT WITH A FINE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $ 688,350.

Man SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IMPRISONMENT WITH A FINE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $ 688,350. Please be informed that on today’s date, Virjanand Narain appeared before Magistrate Ranita Singh at the New Amsterdam Magistrate Court to answer the charge of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 66.9 grammes of ecstasy and […]

CANU INTERCEPTS SURINAMESE NATIONAL WITH A QUANTITY OF MDMA (ECSTASY) AND HASHISH

CANU INTERCEPTS SURINAMESE NATIONAL WITH A QUANTITY OF MDMA (ESTASY) AND HASHISH On the 3rd June, 2023, CANU Officers while conducting an operation at Eliza Mary, Corriverton, Berbice, intercepted a male Surinamese national with a quantity of narcotics suspected to be MDMA (ecstasy) and hashish.Virjanand Narain, was arrested and escorted to CANU HQ, Berbice along […]

CANU DISCOVERS AMMUNITION AT AVOCADO SQUARE EAST RUIMVELDT

CANU DISCOVERS AMMUNITION AT AVOCADO SQUARE EAST RUIMVELDT On the 25th of May 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at an abandoned house located at Avocado Square East Ruimveldt, Georgetown which led to the discovery of various types of ammunitions. The ammunition discovered included: Six hundred (600) .40mm rounds Three hundred and thirty (330) .380mm […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

CANU DISCOVERS APPROXIMATELY 13.4 LBS. OF COCAINE

CANU DISCOVERS APPROXIMATELY 13.4 LBS. OF COCAINE On the 2nd of March 2023, CANU Officers intercepted an outgoing male passenger at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, who was destined to travel to the United States of America. Cranson Carlson Henry, 52 years, of Crane Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara and of Rockaway Avenue 11212 Brooklyn, […]

25th January 2023

CANU DISCOVERS 11.58 Kgs OF CANNABIS On 25th January 2023, CANU officers intercepted a motor car with a sole occupant on the Avenue of the Republic in the vicinity of City Hall. A subsequent search of the said vehicle revealed a salt bag containing several parcels of suspected cannabis.Clyde Anthony Barrett, aka “Clivey” 45 years, […]

CANU DISCOVERS 1.1 LBS. OF COCAINE

CANU DISCOVERS 1.1 LBS. OF COCAINE On the 22nd of February 2023, CANU officers while performing duties at the Guyana Post Office Corporation intercepted a male, who was attempting to post a box containing several items. A subsequent search of the box was conducted in the presence of the said individual, which led to the […]

21st of February 2023

CANU DISCOVERS 1.542 Kgs OF CANNABIS On the 21st of February 2023, CANU officers acting on information received conducted an operation at Norton Street, Georgetown where they intercepted a motor vehicle bearing Registration number PHH 9387. A subsequent search of the said vehicle was conducted in the presence of the driver and another occupant, which […]

21st February 2023

CANU DISCOVERS APPROXIMATELY GUY $1.1 MILLION WORTH OF cocaine. On the 21st February 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at a property located on Norton Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown. A search of the premises was conducted in the presence of two (2) persons that were present at the time, which led to the discovery of a […]

1st February, 2023,

CANU DISCOVERS 23.2Kgs OF CANNABIS On the 1st February, 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation at East Coast Demerara, to intercept a motor vehicle. The said vehicle drove into Buxton and evaded the officers on several occasions, including at a roadblock on Buxton public road.A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of twelve […]

27th January 2023

CANU DISCOVERS 1.050 Kgs OF COCAINE On 27th January 2023, CANU conducted an operation at premises located on Santiniketan Street, Prasad Nagar, Georgetown. A search of the house was conducted in the presence of three (3) persons that were present at the time, which led to the discovery of a brick-like parcel suspected to be […]

CANU DISCOVERS 3.4 Kg OF CANNABIS

CANU DISCOVERS 3.4 Kg OF CANNABIS On 25th January, 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation at a premises in Tabatinga, Lethem. A search of the premises led to the discovery of two parcels of suspected cannabis concealed in a bucket.Three persons were arrested and escorted to CANU’s Lethem Office, along with the suspected cannabis, which […]

22nd January 2023

CANU DISCOVERS 12 GAGE SHOTGUNS. On 22nd January 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation at Dukestown Corentyne Berbice. The officers conducted a search at a residence, which led to the discovery of two 12-gauge shotguns in the living room area. The weapons were confiscated and transported to CANU’s HQ. An individual later identified as John Byass, was […]

January 20, 2023

COURT SENTENCED WOMAN TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON. Friday, January 20, 2023, Marlena Emptage was sentenced to four years in prison and fined $53.1 million for cannabis possession by Magistrate Leron Daly after admitting to having 59 kgs of cannabis in her possession for the purpose of trafficking.CANU officers conducted an operation on Norton Street […]

January 20, 2023

CANU DISCOVERS 1.920 KG OF CANNABIS CANU officers were contacted on January 20, 2023, after packages of suspected cannabis were discovered in a box shipped from the United States at the Muneshwar shipping limited. CANU officers arrived on the scene and conducted additional searches before taking possession of the box.The box was then transported the […]

11th January, 2023

CANU DISCOVERS 123.85 Kg OF CANNABIS On 11th January 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation within the vicinity of Mandela Avenue, where they intercepted a motor vehicle with a single occupant. A subsequent search of the motor vehicle revealed several parcels of suspected cannabis. Further investigations, led to the suspect being escorted to a premises […]