In a significant anti-narcotics operation, a Venezuelan national and two Guyanese citizens were apprehended following the confiscation of nearly 24 kilograms of cocaine in Hydronie, Parika, East Bank Essequibo. The arrests were announced on Saturday, November 8, 2025, by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU). The suspects include a Venezuelan man, a Guyanese man, and a Guyanese woman. The operation was conducted on Friday, November 7, after CANU agents received actionable intelligence. A thorough search of a local residence led to the discovery of multiple parcels containing a whitish powdery substance, which was later confirmed to be cocaine. The seized narcotics weighed a total of 23.958 kilograms. This bust underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking in the region.