$5M in ecstasy unearthed by CANU

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The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Wednesday intercepted $5 million worth of ecstasy tablets during several operations between Georgetown and the Corentyne in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).

Three males including a Dutch citizen – Dwight Garconious, and one female were arrested. They are currently assisting with investigations.

CANU stated that a total of 3097 methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (ecstasy) pills were found concealed within two cornflake boxes in transparent Ziploc plastic bags. The total weight of the tablets is 1.262 kilograms.

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