CANU has increased its intelligence- Report finds

Jun 16, 2019 News

The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) in a recent report which covers a comparison of 2017 and 2018 has found that during that period the unit’s intelligence level has increased.
Based on the findings of the report it was noted that the nature of CANU’s operations are very much dependent on the gathering of information and intelligence. To get to that state the unit has since improved on its capabilities through the employment of more undercover officers.
The report also added that CANU recruited more reliable sources and enjoyed the continuous support from citizens.
The report also highlighted that the unit has seen an increase in the number of phone calls and persons visiting the Headquarters to share information of suspicious narcotics activities.
CANU mentioned in the report that given the support from citizens it is of the opinion that the unit has developed a high level of respect and has gained the confidence of the general public.
The report also highlighted that based on their successes in unearthing the trafficking of narcotics the unit was able to share its intelligence with local partners including the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
Findings of CANU have led to persons being prosecuted and money laundering investigations being instituted against offenders.
CANU’s report mentioned that the findings not only aided local law enforcers. Regional and international partners gained assistance from the information gathered.
These vital exchanges of information have led to the seizure of narcotics in other countries that involved Guyanese Nationals. Additionally, the sharing of intelligence would have resulted in the arrest of several swallowers upon arriving at their final destination.

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