Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Over $600,000 of illegally imported alcohol seized in Reg. 9
Some of the illegally imported alcohol seized by the police (Guyana Police Force photos)
Police in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) on Saturday seized a quantity of illegally imported alcoholic beverages totaling $624,000.
Police Headquarters reported that the raid was carried out at the Tabatinga, Central Rupununi houses of a 31-year-old taxi driver and a 54-year-old businessman who are both in police custody.
It is suspected that the items were illegally imported from Brazil.
The following items were seized:
2004 Tins of Itaipava Beers
180 Tins of Antarctica Beers
60 Tins of Skol Beers
60 bottles of Blend Seven
48 bottles of Skarloff Vodka
12 bottles of Blackstone Rum
The said alcohol and beers were taken to the Lethem Police Station.
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