THE Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) intercepted a go-fast boat carrying a staggering 1,181 pounds of cocaine at Vergenoegen, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) on Friday.
The operation, conducted in collaboration with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard, resulted in the apprehension of two persons who were onboard the vessel.

A thorough search of the boat unveiled 536 kilograms (1,181 pounds) of cocaine, along with a quantity of fuel. CANU estimated the street value of the seized drugs in Guyana to be US$2.6M.
However, had the cocaine reached its intended destination, the street value, according to CANU, would have surged to over €20 million. Investigations are ongoing