The operation, which was fully supported by officers of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), and the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), led to the discovery of approximately 240 ounces of virtually pure gold disguised as silver-plated jewellery, intended to be shipped out of the country without the necessary permits and declaration to Customs officials, with a value of over US$560,000.
The Authority said it continues to note the alarming trend in the efforts to smuggle items including gold, monetary instruments, arms, and narcotics through ports in Guyana. It reiterates that all such persons dealing in or contemplating engaging in such illegal activities to cease and desist therefrom, or face the consequences for their actions.
Gold disguised as silver-plated jewelry seized at CJIA.
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