Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) James Singh has revealed that over 75 kilogrammes of cocaine and approximately 1.1 tonnes of marijuana have been seized thus far this year during the agency’s drug bust operations.
Speaking on Monday last during a sideline interview with the media at an event held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, he said that of the 1.1 tonnes of marijuana, 90 per cent came from the Andean region (countries like Bolivia, Venezuela, Chile).
Responding to reporters about allegations of CANU not following standard operating procedures (SOP) when searching for illicit drugs, especially on someone’s personal property, he said that the CANU officers “once time permits” are required to have a search warrant when conducting narcotics or drug bust operations.
