Couple taken into custody following discovery of ganja in bedroom  

A couple was taken into custody following the discovery of 680 grams of cannabis during an operation conducted by the Customs Anti- Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Wednesday at Kuru Kuru, Soesdyke/Linden Highway. CANU stated that during the operation, several individuals were observed sitting under a shop adjacent to a residence; as such, its officers requested to conduct searches.

A male and a female who were present during the operation informed officers that they resided at the adjacent property. A subsequent search of their residence led to the discovery of a quantity of cannabis concealed inside a small haversack in a bedroom occupied by the couple.

Twenty-three-year-old Alvin Heralall, a labourer, and Natasha Boodhoo, 21, were arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters along with the suspected narcotics. At CANU Headquarters, the suspected cannabis tested positive for cannabis and weighed approximately 680 grams. Investigations are ongoing.

CANU continues to intensify its efforts against micro-level drug trafficking through targeted intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting the retail distribution of narcotics within communities. The unit recognizes that small-scale trafficking contributes significantly to wider criminal activity, youth exposure, and community harm.

As such, CANU remains committed to proactive enforcement, strengthened surveillance, and collaborative action to dismantle local drug distribution networks and maintain public safety across Guyana.