CANU and police destroy over $100M in drugs

The seized illicit drugs being destroyed during the operation yesterday morning (Guyana Police Force photo)

Ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday morning destroyed over $100 million in illicit drugs, including cocaine and marijuana that had been seized over the past two years.

The joint operation, which was conducted at Homestretch Avenue, saw the over 2,000 kilograms of cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines and other illegal drugs being destroyed by fire.