In a big crackdown on unlawful substances, legislation enforcement authorities in Guyana have efficiently intercepted a big cache of narcotics and alcohol.
Experiences are that the narcotics and alcohol seized at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice are value tens of millions of {dollars} (One Guyana greenback=US$0.004 cents).
The operation, a collaborative effort between the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) and the Guyana Income Authority (GRA), aimed to curb the trafficking of unlawful medication and the smuggling of contraband items.
Important drug and alcohol haul
Throughout the operation at Crabwood Creek, groups from CANU and GRA found a number of parcels of suspected hashish together with quite a few instances of uncustomed alcohol.
This substantial discover highlights the continuing challenges and successes in combating the area’s unlawful drug commerce and smuggling actions.
Hashish confirmed, valuation revealed
Upon additional investigation, the suspected hashish was transported to a GRA facility for processing. Checks confirmed the substance as imported hashish, weighing in at 48.5 kilos.
The road worth of the seized hashish is estimated at 12.5 million Guyana {dollars}, marking a big blow to the unlawful drug market.
