Guyana-Venezuela anti-drugs pact to include assets seizure

The new anti-drugs agreement that is being negotiated between Guyana and Venezuela will include assistance in taking necessary action to confiscate the assets of those convicted of involvement in the trade in illegal drugs or related offences, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said yesterday.

Minister Rohee, in opening remarks at his ministry on the commencement of the negotiations, also noted that the agreement will ensure real-time cooperation and coordination