Soesdyke man jailed for four years on drug trafficking charge, co-accused walks free

A major narcotics bust at Soesdyke earlier this week has resulted in the conviction of one man, while charges against his co-accused were withdrawn during their court appearance today.
According to the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), officers acting on intelligence conducted an operation on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at a residence located at Lot 34 Soesdyke Public Road, East Bank Demerara. During a search of the property, ranks discovered quantities of cannabis, methamphetamine, cocaine, and ecstasy.
The narcotics were weighed and recorded as follows: 292 grams of cannabis, 75 grams of methamphetamine, 36 grams of cocaine, and 74 grams of ecstasy.
Both Phil Cameron and Abigail Ben, who were present at the residence, were arrested and taken into custody along with the drugs. They were later charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking and placed before the Friendship Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
During the hearing before Magistrate Clarke, Cameron pleaded guilty to all charges. He was subsequently sentenced to four years’ imprisonment and fined $30,000.
Ben, however, pleaded not guilty. In a statement to the court, Cameron accepted full responsibility for the narcotics, leading to the charge against her being withdrawn.
CANU has since stated that investigations remain ongoing as the agency continues its efforts to dismantle trafficking networks and disrupt the flow of narcotics across Guyana.
Authorities have highlighted the growing prevalence of synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine and ecstasy, alongside traditional substances like cannabis and cocaine. These narcotics, officials warn, not only fuel criminal activity but also pose grave risks to public health and community safety.
The latest seizure at Soesdyke underscores CANU’s intensified operations along the East Bank Demerara corridor, an area long identified as a hotspot for trafficking and distribution.