• On Sunday 18th January 2026, CANU Officers, acting on information received,
conducted an operation in the vicinity of Parika, East Bank Essequibo, which resulted in
the seizure of 70 kilograms (154 pounds) of cocaine. 

 • Four (4) males, including one (1) Hispanic national, were arrested and escorted to
CANU Headquarters, along with the quantity of cocaine. 

 • Investigations are ongoing.