THE National Anti-Narcotics Agency (NANA) has acquired a Helios barrel burner for the disposal of narcotics in safe and more environmentally friendly manner.

According to a release from NANA, this piece of equipment will now enable the law enforcement agencies namely Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) and the Narcotics Branch of the Guyana Police Force “to dispose of narcotics in a much safer and more environmentally friendly setting.” Ranks of these agencies are currently undergoing training in the use of the equipment.

The release said it is anticipated that the disposal of narcotics will be done in the very near future using this new piece of equipment.