The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), through the Guyana Early Warning System (EWS), has seized some 222 cans of suspected THC-infused beverages that were intercepted at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on March 18, 2026.
The products were reportedly concealed inside storage tote bins among clothing, paper bags, and other mixed items.
According to CANU, the beverages are believed to be commercially manufactured cannabis-infused drinks originating from the United States and are designed to resemble ordinary soft drinks.
The alert notes that this reflects an evolving trafficking method involving low-odor, discreet, consumer-style cannabis products.
CANU added that although such products may be legal in some foreign jurisdictions, cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including THC-infused beverages, remain illegal in Guyana under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Cap. 10:10.
As such, any importation, possession, or distribution of these products may constitute a criminal offense.
CANU warns that the products may pose serious health and safety risks, including impaired judgment and intoxication; anxiety, panic attacks, or hallucinations; risk of overdose, especially through beverages; and increased danger to youth and first-time users.
Moreover, a major concern is that the packaging resembles regular drinks, increasing the risk of accidental or intentional use by children and teens.
Meanwhile, CANU is urging the public to avoid purchasing or consuming suspicious imported drinks or edible products; pay close attention to unfamiliar canned beverages with unusual branding; monitor products accessible to children and teenagers; and report any suspicious products or information to CANU immediately.
This seizure confirms that cannabis-infused consumables are being trafficked into Guyana through cargo systems, posing a growing threat to public health and safety.
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