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 the integrity of ongoing investigations, and ensure proper attribution of the Unit’soperational work. The unauthorized alteration and distribution of such content undermine thecredibility and security protocols associated with our agency’s work.CANU remains committed to transparency and will continue to provide timely, verifiedinformation 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’swatermark 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, legalrecourse where applicable, or other measures deemed necessary to protect the integrity ofthe Unit’s materials.

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 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 on the condition that he lodges his passport with the court and reports to CANU’s headquarters every other Friday. 

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 arrested and escorted to CANUheadquarters along with the suspected narcotic, which tested positive for cocaineand weighed 11.148 kilograms. A wanted bulletin was subsequently issued for JasonLloyd De Freitas aka “Whiteboy” in connection with the seizure and he has sinceturned himself in. Investigations are ongoing.

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 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 2025. 

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 his passport and reports to CANU’sHeadquarters every other Friday.

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 cannabis. The quantity offoreign cannabis was subsequently escorted to CANU’s Headquarters, which weighed 16.4 kilograms.CANU Officers, whilst conducting a follow-up investigation at Lot XX6 North EastLa Penitence Georgetown, searched the residence, which led to the discovery of a blackgarbage bag containing several packets of foreign zip-lock bags, small plastic containersused to package cannabis, and rolling paper. The items were confiscated, and two (2)persons are in custody assisting with investigations.

CANU & GRA Seize Over 1.5kg of Foreign Cannabis; Two East Coast Residents Arrested On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, Customs Officers of the Guyana RevenueAuthority (GRA) and CANU officers, acting on information received, searched one (1) incoming barrel from the United States of America (USA). This led to the discovery of several transparent parcels containing a quantity of foreign cannabis.Machaia Andrews of Lot 274 Section “B” Non Pariel East Coast Demerara, andLemme Campbell of 229 Section “C” Enterprise, East Coast Demerara, were arrestedand escorted to CANU’s Headquarters along with the quantity of cannabis, whichweighed 1.502 kilograms.Investigations are ongoing.

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 and four (4) months imprisonment. Barclay was arrested following an operation conducted by CANU Officers at a residence in Orealla Village, Region 6, where a quantity ofcocaine and cannabis was uncovered.  The Unit remains resilient in its commitment to preventing the flow of narcotics throughout the country. We continue to work diligently to uphold our mandate and ensure the safety and well-being of our communities.