GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) says it has seized more than GUY$190 million (One Guyana dollar=US$0.004 cents) during the first quarter of this year, disrupting trafficking networks and reinforcing the country’s role as a key transit point for international drug trafficking.
In a statement, CANU said that a total of 371.24 kilograms of narcotics had been seized during the first four months of this year and that a total of 26 drug seizures were conducted, resulting in 37 arrests, 30 charges, and 18 court cases.
It said cocaine remains the primary high-value drug, with 113.01 kg seized, reinforcing Guyana’s role as a key transit point for international trafficking. Cannabis (marijuana) accounted for the largest volume, with major seizures linked to local cultivation networks.
CANU said that Region 6 -East Berbice-Corentyne – has emerged as the main trafficking hotspot, based on the quantity of narcotics seized, followed by Regions 2 and 4, “highlighting established corridors and distribution hubs”.
CANU said that law enforcement operations also led to the seizure of four firearms and 166 rounds of ammunition, underscoring the link between drug trafficking and violent crime.
It said that the estimated street value of drugs seized locally exceeds GUY$190 million, with international values surpassing GUY$1.2 billion, “confirming that most profits are generated outside Guyana.
“CANU strengthened its international cooperation and policy engagement, integrating Guyana into a more connected global drug control framework. Through enhanced intelligence sharing, strategic partnerships, and participation in regional and international initiatives, the Unit advanced a more coordinated, evidence-based approach.
“These efforts reflect a shift toward proactive, intelligence-led drug control, improving the country’s ability to anticipate and respond to emerging threats,” CANU said, adding that it also strengthened its Early Warning System (EWS), issuing alerts on emerging threats, including MDMA (ecstasy) circulation and illegal THC vape products, particularly targeting youth markets.
Guyana’s drug landscape remains complex, cannabis dominates volume, cocaine drives value, and synthetic drugs are emerging threats. CANU continues to prioritize intelligence-led operations, regional cooperation, and prevention to counter evolving trafficking networks.”
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