The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has observed with growing concern a recurring
practice among certain media houses and social media platforms wherein the agency’s official
watermark is deliberately removed from photographs and media content before publication.
These watermarks serve an important function: they verify the authenticity of the material,
maintain the integrity of ongoing investigations, and ensure proper attribution of the Unit’s
operational work. The unauthorized alteration and distribution of such content undermine the
credibility and security protocols associated with our agency’s work.
CANU remains committed to transparency and will continue to provide timely, verified
information to the media and the public. However, we strongly urge all media entities,
bloggers, and digital platforms to desist immediately from removing or altering the agency’s
watermark or any other identifying insignia from our official imagery or documents.
Failure to comply may result in the restriction of media access to certain CANU briefings, legal
recourse where applicable, or other measures deemed necessary to protect the integrity of
the Unit’s materials.