Authorities seize narcotics, uncustomed alcohol at Crabwood Creek
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) and the Guyana Revenue Authority on Friday seized narcotics and uncustomed alcohol found at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice.
CANU in a statement said the joint operation was conducted as part of efforts to prevent the trafficking of narcotics and the smuggling of contraband goods.
During the search, several parcels of suspected cannabis and several cases of uncustomed alcohol were discovered. The suspected narcotic was taken to the GRA location for processing and tested positive for imported cannabis (creepy weed) with a total weight of 48.5 pounds and a street value of $ 12.5 M.
CANU said the cannabis has a higher Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content.
Investigations are ongoing.
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