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Two suspects arrested at La Grange after 50 pounds of cocaine found

January 14, 2026
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Two individuals were arrested on Wednesday after ranks attached to the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) found nearly 50 pounds of cocaine in a vehicle at La Grange, West Bank Demerara.

According to a CANU release, the ranks conducted an operation in the vicinity of La Grange Public Road, West Bank Demerara, where they intercepted a motor vehicle. A subsequent search of the motor vehicle revealed 20 brick-like parcels containing a quantity of cocaine.

Two individuals were arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters, along with the narcotics, which weighed 22.394 kilogrammes.

CANU said investigations are ongoing.