More Than $237M Worth of Cannabis Destroyed in Berbice Eradication Exercise
The Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch yesterday (September 9, 2025) carried out a major eradication exercise along the Wiruni Creek, Upper Berbice River, resulting in the destruction of cannabis valued at more than $237 million.
Between 09:30 hrs and 13:00 hrs, ranks discovered a five-acre plot containing approximately 2,000 cannabis plants, measuring between two and five feet in height. A nearby makeshift camp—measuring about 30×20 feet and outfitted with living and kitchen quarters—was also found, along with a drying area.
Inside the camp and drying area, police uncovered around 580 lbs of dried cannabis. Both the camp and the cannabis—plants and dried material—were destroyed by fire.
Estimated Value of Narcotics Destroyed:
Cannabis Plants: $677,600
Dried Cannabis: $236,775,024
Total: $237,452,624
