(Demerara Waves) – Several cannabis vape cartridges were seized on Thursday, prompting the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) to issue an early warning alert.
“Guyana’s Early Warning System (EWS), housed within the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit, also identifies these THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) cartridges as high-risk emerging threats, particularly to minors,” CANU said.
The law enforcement agency said the cartridges could potentially be carrying poisonous chemicals. “Cannabis vapes expose users to high concentrations of THC and unknown chemical additives, which can cause serious short-term and long-term health problems. Because these products are often unregulated or counterfeit, the risks are significantly higher,” CANU added
The alert was issued after CANU agents on Thursday seized multiple branded THC cannabis vapes. “The seizure indicates an emerging shift toward the importation of high-potency cannabis concentrates disguised as consumer vape products.
The packaging is colourful, professionally printed, and designed to appeal to youths, increasing the risk of rapid spread if circulation is not contained,” the anti-drug agency said.
