RANKS from the CID Headquarters Narcotics Branch conducted a Narcotics Eradication Exercise this week at a site known as ‘Old Vigilante’ in the Upper Berbice River, uncovering and destroying approximately $392 million worth of marijuana.

The operation took place between 04:00 and 23:10 hours, revealing a four-acre plot with around 12,000 plants, varying in height from three to seven feet. A makeshift camp, approximately 40×20 feet, was located nearby, featuring a kitchen and a drying area that contained about 950 lbs of dried cannabis.

All evidence was photographed and subsequently destroyed by fire.
Narcotic plants destroyed valued $4,065,600, and dried cannabis destroyed valued $387,821,160 totalling $391,886,760.

No arrests were made during the operation, which proceeded without incident.