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by GHK Lall It was first US$176 million, then almost US$200 million, and now, pursuant to a CANU release has settled at 176 million euros. The euros translate to almost US$195 million, which in using the CANU number makes this GY$39 billion in one fell swoop. I am speaking of the record-breaking drug bust in the Matthews Ridge area of ...

Police say they have arrested a construction worker and his wife in connection with the seizure of guns, ammunition, drugs and cash. The Guyana Police Force said a third suspect is currently being sought. The six-hour operation was conducted at Sophia on East Coast Demerara, which began around 10:30 p.m. netted the following items, police said: 1. a quantity of ...

The United States premier narco-trafficking agency is set to formally open its office in Guyana next week, several years after first floating the idea. The Drug Enforcement  Agency (DEA) office in Guyana will be stationed at the American Embassy in Georgetown. American Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway and a senior official of the Guyana government are expected to address the ...