Tag: CANU

‘Partnerships are key to dismantling drug trafficking networks’ – CANU Director

‘Partnerships are key to dismantling drug trafficking networks’ – CANU Director

- August 19, 2025

Partnerships are the backbone of Guyana’s fight against drug trafficking,” declared Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), James Singh, ... Read More

CANU takes proactive stance against synthetic drug issue

CANU takes proactive stance against synthetic drug issue

- February 10, 2025

- Plans in motion to raise awareness in schools, vulnerable communities The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) is taking proactive action ... Read More

Perry Center, National Defence Institute (Guyana) begins one-week training course

Perry Center, National Defence Institute (Guyana) begins one-week training course

- February 3, 2025

The William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies in conjunction with the National Defence Institute (Guyana) began a one-week ... Read More

$5.6B worth of narcotics seized in Guyana in 2024

$5.6B worth of narcotics seized in Guyana in 2024

- January 13, 2025

-increase in cocaine seizure recorded The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) made significant inroads against drug trafficking last year by intercepting ... Read More

CANU, GPF destroyed marijuana weighing three metric tons

CANU, GPF destroyed marijuana weighing three metric tons

- March 23, 2024

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) and Guyana Police Force (GPF) destroyed a total of three metric tons of marijuana early ... Read More

“The possession of drugs, even in small quantities, is illegal”- Min. Benn

“The possession of drugs, even in small quantities, is illegal”- Min. Benn

- March 23, 2024

The possession of illicit drugs of any amount remains unlawful. This was asserted by the Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson ... Read More

Drug combatting efforts denting drug trade – CANU

Drug combatting efforts denting drug trade – CANU

- February 1, 2024

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) is making significant strides in combating illegal narcotics. According to CANU’s Head, James Singh these ... Read More

CANU cleared $461.5M worth of narcotics in 2023 – Year-end report

CANU cleared $461.5M worth of narcotics in 2023 – Year-end report

- January 19, 2024

- cannabis accounts for 94 per cent of narcotics seized Despite several obstacles faced by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) ... Read More

CANU to continue fight against narcotics use in schools this year – Singh

CANU to continue fight against narcotics use in schools this year – Singh

- January 14, 2023

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) in collaboration with the Education Ministry will continue to tackle the use of illegal drugs/narcotics ... Read More

CANU destroys 596 kgs of narcotics

CANU destroys 596 kgs of narcotics

- January 14, 2023

- Min Benn praise agency's success in the fight against drug trafficking The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit’s (CANU) aggressive approach to ... Read More