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.