Officers of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) said they found millions of dollars’ worth of cannabis hidden near the sea dam in Berbice.
According to a report, on November 22, CANU Officers conducted an operation on the sea dam in # 78 Village Corentyne Berbice.
CANU said a thorough search of the area revealed several parcels of suspected cannabis hidden behind a wooden structure located on the said sea dam but they were unsuccessful in their attempt to identify and apprehend the individuals.
The suspected narcotics were taken to CANU’s Skeldon Office, Corentyne Berbice, where they tested positive for cannabis. The street value of the weed weighed at 79.6 kg, is approximately GY $10 million.
Investigations are ongoing.