In a sweeping crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has seized more than 13 kilograms of cannabis and cocaine in a series of coordinated raids across Tabatinga, Lethem, over a two-day period.

Acting on intelligence, CANU officers launched three separate operations between Monday and Tuesday, targeting properties suspected of being linked to the illegal drug trade. The first raid, conducted at an abandoned residence, resulted in the discovery of 1.2 kilograms of cannabis. No arrests were made at this location, but investigations are ongoing.

Later the same day, officers searched another residence in Tabatinga, uncovering 1.6 kilograms of cannabis and 63.7 grams of cocaine. One individual was detained and is currently assisting investigators.

The most significant seizure came on Tuesday, when CANU ranks raided a third property in the area, leading to the confiscation of 10.5 kilograms of cannabis. Two suspects were arrested and are being questioned in connection with the bust.

These operations form part of CANU’s intensified efforts to disrupt the supply and movement of illegal drugs within Guyana’s borders, particularly in regions known as transit points for narcotics. Lethem, located near the border with Brazil, has long been identified as a key area in the fight against cross-border drug trafficking.

Authorities have not confirmed whether the three incidents are linked, but investigations remain active and further actions are anticipated. CANU has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, emphasizing that community cooperation is crucial in the ongoing campaign against narcotics trafficking.

The latest busts underscore the persistent challenges faced by law enforcement in combating drug trafficking in Guyana’s interior regions, as authorities continue to pursue both local and transnational networks fueling the illegal drug trade.