Guyana Income Authority involved over elevated instances of drug smuggling

The Guyana Income Authority (GRA) says it continues to look at “alarming instances of elevated efforts” to smuggle refined narcotic medication and different illicit objects by way of private consignments, resembling barrels, containers, packages, suitcases, and containers at ports of entry into the nation.

In a press release, the GRA mentioned that on March 3,  the Authority’s Legislation Enforcement and Investigation Division carried out an operation on the Cheddie Jagan Worldwide Airport, and seized portions of suspected hashish and refined marijuana present in a passenger’s baggage on an incoming Caribbean flight.

“The passenger was arrested and has been handed over to the Customs and Narcotic Unit (CANU) for additional investigations and doable prosecution.

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The GRA mentioned it’s “as soon as once more” advising all “individuals dealing in or considering partaking in such unlawful actions to stop and desist therefrom.”

“The Income Authority continues its plea to most people to report any illicit, illegal or smuggling actions,” it mentioned, including “all info supplied will likely be handled strict confidentiality and such individuals could also be rewarded in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Act”.

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