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January 28, 2026

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The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has seized suspected drugs, uncustomed liquor, currencies, and stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation in Tabatinga, Lethem. Officers recovered multiple zip-lock bags of suspected cannabis, 65 g of pink ecstasy (MDMA), digital scales, and local and foreign currencies at premises linked to Marlon Jarvis. Four motorcycles, later confirmed stolen from […]

October 9, 2025

Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) Director James Singh has stressed that success in Guyana’s fight against illegal drugs cannot be measured solely by seizures, but by preventing narcotics from entering the country. “Sometimes we view success differently. For CANU, our aim, our mandate, is to stop the flow of narcotics. I would have said this before—standing […]

October 9, 2025

Authorities now have a clearer understanding of where the most recent threats against the life of Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) Director James Singh originated from, and the groups involved. This is according to Singh, as he provided an update to media at a sideline interview, earlier today. The threats, first reported in August 2025, were […]

August 19, 2025

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) is intensifying its fight against drug trafficking operations, dismantling networks, and building strong international partnerships. Speaking on the latest episode of Safeguarding Our Nation aired earlier today, CANU Director James Singh emphasised that drug trafficking poses a direct threat to Guyana’s national security, economy, and reputation. “In the past we’ve […]

June 11, 2025

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The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has said that the recent seizure of cocaine in footwear, which occurred in Canada on 26 May 2025, did not originate from Guyana. CANU, in a press release issued this morning, noted that the passenger in question boarded Caribbean Airlines flight BW 616 in Trinidad as an in-transit passenger to […]

January 29, 2025

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As part of the Ministry of Home Affairs initiatives to improve security domestically, the Customs Anti-narcotics Unit (CANU) has completed a five day advantaged drone training program for law enforcement personnel and environmental agencies. The program, which began on January 27, is being held at the Parc Rayne Events Centre in Houston and brings together […]

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CANU Lethem raid nets suspected drugs, currency and stolen motorcycles

Success is stopping drugs from coming into Guyana- CANU

Origins of threats against CANU Director possibly identified- Singh

CANU stepping up fight against drug trafficking

CANU says cocaine in footwear passenger did not originate from Guyana

CANU hosts advanced drone training to enhance national security and operational efficiency

Smell of smoke woke neighbour moments before fatal Kitty blaze

MV Ma Lisha to sail Georgetown-Kumaka route on Tuesday

Audit team formed to review safety standards for marine vessels

Smell of smoke woke neighbour moments before fatal Kitty blaze

MV Ma Lisha to sail Georgetown-Kumaka route on Tuesday

Audit team formed to review safety standards for marine vessels