Over 226kg of ganja, gun & ammo found by CANU in Berbice

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has, over the past days, seized a quantity of cannabis, one shotgun, and over 100 rounds of ammunition during several operations in Region Six.

The drug enforcement body stated that on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, one man was arrested after a motor vehicle was intercepted with 1.586 kilograms (kg) of cannabis at High Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam. The ganja was reportedly stashed in three yellow bags.

However, one day later, a shotgun, matching ammunition, and a quantity of cannabis were found during an operation at Sand Hills, Berbice River. CANU stated that ranks, acting on intelligence, conducted an operation in the area where multiple properties were searched. This operation led to the discovery of multiple bags containing 186.8 kg of ganja, along with a shotgun and 110 12-gauge cartridges. No arrests were made. Then, on Saturday, November 7, a resident of Islington, East Bank Berbice (EBB), was intercepted with 17 kg of cannabis in his vehicle.