GRA (CANU) During a joint operation, the village of #65 uncovers illicit alcohol and additional contraband items.

CANU AND GRA JOINT OPERATION UNCOVERS CONTRABAND   On 9th January 2024, CANU /GRA in a joint operation, in #65 village, Corentyne, Berbice, during this operation a search was conducted on a vessel within the vicinity of a Koker channel.  During this search, several cases of uncustomed alcohol were discovered, along with other contraband items.   The uncustomed alcohol and contraband items were escorted to the GRA location for processing.   Investigations are ongoing.   CANU continues to collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to prevent the trafficking of narcotics and the smuggling of contraband goods.

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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 imprisonment and fined Two Million One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars (GY$2,160,000).

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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 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.

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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 Hill streets, where he abandoned the said bag and made good his escape.A thorough search of the empty lot led to the discovery of the said bag, which contained four (4) parcels of suspected cannabis.The narcotic was escorted to CANU’s Headquarters, where it tested positive for cannabis with a total weight of 10.8 kg (approximately 24.5 lbs.) with a local street value of approximately GUY $3.3 M.Investigations are ongoing.

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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 the arrest of another suspect.Mitztroy Dash, 42 years of Good Hope Essequibo and Rayborn Gordon, 32 years of lima sand, Essequibo were arrested and escorted to CANU’s headquarters along with the suspected cannabis. The narcotic tested positive for cannabis and had a total weight of 2.4 kg, with a street value of approximately GUY $1M.Investigations are ongoing

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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’s Headquarters along with the suspected narcotic. The pills tested positive for ecstasy with a total weight of approximately 34 grammes. There was a total of eighty (80) pills.Investigations are ongoing.

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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 discovery of a salt bag containing bulky parcels suspected to be cannabis.Leonard Caleb, 37 years of Amelia’s Ward, Linden was arrested and escorted to CANU’s Headquarters along with the suspected narcotic. The narcotic tested positive for cannabis, weighing approximately 12.54 kg (almost 27.6 lbs.), with a street value of approximately GUY $ 4 million.Investigations are ongoing.

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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 of the tub revealed three (3) bulky parcels suspected to be cannabis.The suspected narcotic was taken to CANU’s Headquarters, where it tested positive for cannabis and weighed approximately 7.5 lbs. (3.4 kg) with a local street value of approximately GUY $1 M.Investigations are ongoing.

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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 that proceeded in the northern direction.A subsequent search of the vicinity led to the discovery of several bulky parcels of suspected cannabis.The suspected cannabis was transported to CANU Headquarters, where it tested positive for cannabis “Creepy Weed”, with a total weight of approximately 9.6 kg (about 21.16 lbs.).Investigations are ongoing. 

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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 M.Anderson was arrested on 18th February 2022, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), after CANU Officers discovered approximately 2.996 kg of cocaine in one of his luggage. 

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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 charged in relation to the same matter, with aiding the commission of trafficking in narcotic, also appeared before Magistrate Scarce. Joseph pleaded not guilty and was denied bail. The was matter adjourned to the 19th September 2023. Andrew Rodriguez, 43 years of 4 -C North of South Dakota Racing Circuit, Timehri, East Bank Demerara, and Duane Joseph, 20 years of 161 Soesdyke Public Road, East Bank Demerara, were arrested on the 15th of August 2023 after CANU Officers discovered four (4) brick-like packages of cocaine at Rodriguez’s residence.  The narcotic weighed approximately 2.160 kg (almost 4.76 lbs.) and had a street value of approximately GUY $ 2.2 million.

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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) weeks imprisonment with a fine of approximately GY $5 M. Sewadhan was arrested on 29th July 2021, in Paradise village, East Coast Demerara, when CANU Officers intercepted a vehicle, he was travelling in and discovered approximately 12.8 kg (28 lbs.) of cannabis in his possession. Investigations are ongoing.

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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.

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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.

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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 since it involved a trans-Atlantic drug trafficking network. While the vessel Matthieu is Guyana registered and did not depart from Guyana without getting the necessary clearance from MARAD, there is strong intelligence that the vessel was loaded at sea coupled with the fact that when intercepted, there was equipment on deck that was used in the transfer of heavy cargo while at sea, as seen in other seizures. This is one of numerous operations for the year in which Guyana has played a crucial role that has resulted in the seizures of several tonnes of cocaine and the arrests of several individuals. These operations involved the transfer of drugs at sea using vessels that passed through our EEZ, and in one case, the vessel collected cargo in Guyana and was then loaded with cocaine after it departed our waters. These operations were all coordinated with international partners, and it is a demonstration of the government’s willingness to work to ensure that the country does not become a transshipment hub for narcotics, as well as the confidence in our law enforcement agencies to do complex operations of this nature. Guyana’s reputation as a place to avoid when transshipping drugs grows with every interdiction; these ‘drug busts’ are the best indicator of the true situation of the narco-trade in Guyana, and there is nothing to be gained by public gloating over present victories and possibly revealing information that would be useful to narco-traffickers in their evolving efforts to avoid detection. The Government of Guyana remains committed to improving relations with our partner nations in the fight against narcotics trafficking. As a result, the government has dedicated significant resources as well as both demand and supply reduction efforts to effectively address, disrupt, and dismantle these drug trafficking networks, winning the war on drugs one battle at a time.

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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 (2) years imprisonment with a fine of approximately GUY $1.7M. Narine, Branch, and Edmondson were arrested on January 27, 2023, at Prasad Nagar in Georgetown, when CANU Officers discovered approximately 1.050 kg (about 2.3 lbs.) of cocaine with a local street value of approximately GUY $ 1.1 M.

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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 with a fine of approximately GUY $1.7M.Narine, Branch, and Edmondson were arrested on January 27, 2023, at Prasad Nagar in Georgetown, when CANU Officers discovered approximately 1.050 kg (about 2.3 lbs.) of cocaine with a local street value of approximately GUY $ 1.1 M.

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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 led to the discovery of a quantity of cannabis on a boat that was docked in a canal situated on the opposing side of the wooden building.The narcotic was transported to CANU Headquarters, Georgetown, where it tested positive for cannabis, with a total weight of approximately 23.4 kg (almost 51.6 lbs.).An individual has been detained and is currently assisting with the ongoing investigations. 

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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 led to the discovery of a quantity of cannabis on a boat that was docked in a canal situated on the opposing side of the wooden building.The narcotic was transported to CANU Headquarters, Georgetown, where it tested positive for cannabis, with a total weight of approximately 23.4 kg (almost 51.6 lbs.).An individual has been detained and is currently assisting with the ongoing investigations.

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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 26.6 kg (59 lbs.) with a street value of approximately GUY $7.9 M. A man is in custody, assisting with Investigations.

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