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.

CANU seizes cocaine at tuschen On the 5th September 2023, CANU officers conducted an operation at Tuschen Public Road, East Bank Essequibo, which resulted in the seizure of approximately 7.8 kg (about 17.1 lbs.) of cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately GUY $8 M.Two (2) persons are currently in custody, assisting with investigations.

Man SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IMPRISONMENT WITH A FINE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $ 688,350. Please be informed that on today’s date, Virjanand Narain appeared before Magistrate Ranita Singh at the New Amsterdam Magistrate Court to answer the charge of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit 66.9 grammes of ecstasy and 101.5 grammes of hashish aka cannabis resin. Narain pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment with a fine of GY $688,350.

MAN SENTENCED TO fifty four months IMPRISONMENT WITH A FINE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $7.3 MIL. Please be informed that on today’s date, Anthony Wilson appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate Court charged with the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit approximately 18 lbs (8.2 kgs) of cannabis. Wilson pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 54 months imprisonment with a fine of approximately GY $ 7.3 MIL.

CANU DISCOVERS APPROXIMATELY cannabis and cocaine AT Coconut Estate, Unity, East Coast Demerara On the 19th of May 2023, CANU Officers conducted an operation at the Coconut Estate, Unity, East Coast Demerara. Upon approaching the estate, Officers noticed two individuals fleeing the scene. A subsequent search of a boat shed and a speed boat at the estate revealed a small cannabis plant, and a quantity of suspected narcotics. The narcotics, along with a cannabis plant, were transported to CANU Headquarters. The suspected narcotics, tested positive for cannabis and cocaine. The cannabis amounting to approximately 430 grammes and the cocaine amounting to 164 grammes. Investigations are ongoing.

WOMAN SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR, AND SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT WITH A FINE OF APPROXIMATELY GY $544,000.00 Please be informed that Allico Sealey appeared before Magistrate Hugh at the New Amsterdam Magistrate Court charged with the offence of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking to wit approximately 908 grammes of cannabis and 260 grammes of cannabis seeds. Sealey pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 1 year 6 months imprisonment with a fine of GY $ 544,000.00 .

CANU DISCOVERS SEVERAL PARCELS OF CANNABIS On the 4th April 2023, CANU Officers intercepted one motor vehicle with a male occupant, bearing Registration number HB 5990 at Zeelugt New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo. A subsequent search was conducted on the said vehicle in the presence of the occupant, which led to the discovery of (12) brick-like parcels suspected to be cannabis. Pradesh Hardwar, 51 years, of Zeelugt Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, was arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters along with the suspected narcotic. The narcotic was tested and weighed, it was discovered to be imported cannabis known as “poppy” with a total weight of approximately 30 lbs. (13.4 kg), with a street value of approximately GUY $5M Investigations are ongoing.