14/05/2026
On Tuesday, 12th May 2026, CANU Officers, acting on information received, conducted an intelligence-led operation at Christiana Street, North Ruimveldt,
Georgetown.
During the operation, Officers observed two males standing in front of a shop in the area. The individuals were approached and identified as:
• Dennis Pilgrim, a 73-year-old painter of 3676 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown; and
• Kevaughn Adams, a 22-year-old mason of 3617 Christiana Street, North Ruimveldt,
Georgetown.
CANU Officers informed both individuals of the operation and requested to conduct searches. During the searches, Officers discovered quantities of suspected cannabis in their possession.
Both individuals were informed of the Officers’ suspicion, cautioned, arrested, and escorted to CANU Headquarters along with the suspected narcotics.
At CANU Headquarters, the narcotic tested positive for cannabis. The cannabis found in Dennis Pilgrim’s possession was weighed and amounted to 56 grammes, while the cannabis found in Kevaughn Adams’ possession amounted to 29.5 grammes.
Investigations are ongoing.
CANU remains steadfast in its efforts to combat micro-trafficking and the street-level distribution of narcotics across Guyana. Through sustained intelligence-led operations, community engagement, and strategic enforcement activities, the Unit continues to target individuals involved in the illegal drug trade, regardless of quantity. These efforts form part of CANU’s broader mandate to disrupt local distribution networks, reduce the availability of illicit drugs within communities, and safeguard public health and national security.