A joint operation between the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) and the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Tuesday intercepted some $71 million in imported cannabis along with the guns and ammunition.

The discovery was made at the Muneshwers Wharf in Georgetown inside of two barrels that originated from the United States of America (USA).

Based on reports, CANU and GRA agents, acting on information received, searched the two incoming barrels, during which they found 71 transparent parcels containing foreign cannabis weighing 37.2 kilograms with a street value of $71 million. Additionally, three pistols and 18 rounds of 9mm ammunition were also found in the barrels.