Over 1,600 kg of narcotics seized this year

The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) is reporting the seizure of 112 kilogrammes of cocaine and 1,500 kg of marijuana for 2025 so far.

This was revealed by Head of CANU, James Singh, who continues to face a credible threat to his life amid the Unit’s crackdown on drug trafficking.

Singh reminded reporters that most of the drugs coming into Guyana are coming from Venezuela.

“They would be the ones who have a vested interest in intimidating us as they normally do to allow the drugs to move freely,” Singh said.

He further reminded reporters that Guyana’s geographic location makes it a transshipment point for illegal drugs. CANU, working with international counterparts, continues to intercept shipments before they can be moved to other territories.

Meanwhile, Singh spoke about the threats he faces.

The threat, first reported in August 2025, was based on intelligence received from international partners and prompted the implementation of heightened security measures for Singh and CANU ranks.

He explained that intelligence has identified the source of the threat and a possible group behind it.

“We received some information where the threat came from and the possible group behind it. In this field there is always a threat, this one was more pronounced. Working with our partners locally and internationally, it is still there, but I think we are more aware of what is going on,” Singh explained.

He further added that “a lot more attention is being paid to” the organisations perceived to be behind the threat.

Asked about whether he received the threats directly, Singh said, “They were directed to me.”