Yesterday, Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers conducted an operation at a residence in Fort Ordnance village, East Berbice-Corentyne and found marijuana.
A search of the premises led to the discovery of several bulky parcels of suspected cannabis concealed in a freezer. Two males who were present at the premises during the operation were apprehended.
Shammy Edwards, 23 years, and Ken Summer, 49 years, both residing at the said address were arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters along with the suspected narcotic. The narcotic tested positive for cannabis, weighing approximately 5.994 kg (almost 13.21 lbs.), with a street value of approximately $1.8 million.
Investigations are ongoing.
