1,227kg of cannabis unearthed at Diamond

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The marijuana that was unearthed at Diamond, East Bank Demerara on Sunday
The marijuana that was unearthed at Diamond, East Bank Demerara on Sunday

The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) during an operation in Diamond New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara unearthed 1,227 kilograms of Jamaican marijuana in a canter truck.

The street value of the find is estimated at Gy$216 million.

Based on reports received, CANU, acting upon information, conducted a search on the house in the vicinity of the third bridge where several bags of dried marijuana were found in a vehicle covered with black plastic.

Initially, the ranks thought it was garden mold used for farming purposes, but upon checking, the large quantity of cannabis was discovered. One person was arrested and taken to CANU headquarters where he is being interrogated.

Meanwhile, a female was also taken into custody following the discovery of 4.2 kilograms of cocaine in another house in the said area. Again, the search was conducted by CANU members. During the operation, the CANU ranks also seized over Gy$1 million in cash.

Guyana Times International understands that CANU is working on the theory that the two seizures might be connected as they continue their investigations.

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