In a significant enforcement action, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) destroyed approximately 926.56 kilograms of seized drugs during a government-backed operation on Saturday morning. This haul, which included 618.26 kilograms of cocaine, 308.30 kilograms of cannabis, and smaller quantities of methamphetamine and ecstasy, carries an estimated international value exceeding $4 billion (USD 19.3 million).

At the destruction site along Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown, CANU Director James Singh emphasized the operation’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “Every gram of narcotic destroyed here today has been fully accounted for, verified, and approved by the courts,” he stated. “This is not just a symbolic exercise—each kilogram represents a life protected and a community made safer.”

Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond, who attended the event, highlighted that these seizures reflect Guyana’s strong stance against drug trafficking. “When traffickers see hundreds of millions of dollars literally going up in smoke, they understand that Guyana is serious about defending its borders,” she said.

The destruction follows multiple successful interdictions across Guyana in recent months, targeting drugs destined for Europe, the Caribbean, and Africa. Singh noted that the cocaine alone could have fetched €30,000–€40,000 per kilogram on the international market.

Director Singh assured the public of CANU’s integrity, stating that all drugs were maintained in their original court-approved packaging and that the destruction process was fully documented. “This level of accountability ensures public confidence in our operations,” he added.

With ongoing government support, CANU is modernizing its operations and enhancing its surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities. Officers continue to receive advanced training through international partnerships, improving Guyana’s drug control standards.

“Thanks to government backing, we are now able to anticipate and prevent drug movements before they happen,” Singh concluded. Both he and Minister Walrond emphasized the importance of public vigilance and collaboration to reduce the supply and demand for narcotics in Guyana.

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