Another incoming passenger arrested with marijuana at CJIA

On Friday last, the Guyana Revenue Authority’s Law Enforcement and Investigation Division operated at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and seized quantities of suspected cannabis and refined marijuana found in a passenger’s luggage on an incoming Caribbean flight.

And on February 23, a 30-year-old man from New Jersey, United States of America, was arrested after being caught with 12 rolled joints of marijuana at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA).

See full statement from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) below:

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) continues to observe alarming cases of  increased efforts to smuggle refined narcotic drugs and other such illicit items through personal consignments (barrels, boxes, packages, suitcases and containers) at ports of entry into Guyana.

On March 3, 2023 the Authority’s Law Enforcement and Investigation Division conducted an operation at the Cheddie Jagan International Airport, Timehri  and seized quantities of suspected cannabis and refined marijuana found in a passenger’s luggage on an incoming Caribbean flight. The passenger was arrested and has been handed over to CANU for further investigations and possible prosecution.

The Authority once again advises all such persons dealing in or contemplating engaging in such illegal activities to cease and desist there from.

The Revenue Authority continues its plea to the General Public to report any illicit, unlawful or smuggling activities on telephone number 227-6060, Extensions 3201, 3204, 3205, 3211, 3212, or 3408. All information provided will be dealt with strict confidentiality and such persons may be rewarded in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01.