THREE persons were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly facilitating the sale of drugs at schools in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).

According to reports, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) conducted an operation which led to the discovery of 260 grams of cannabis.

Subsequent to the report of students selling narcotics in schools in the said district, CANU stated that its officers were able to apprehend several individuals suspected to be the facilitators of these illegal activities.

The suspects were escorted to the Lethem Police Station, along with the narcotics.

Investigations are ongoing.