High-potency cannabis vapes seized in Campbellville

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) seized multiple branded THC cannabis vape cartridges during an operation in Campbellville Housing Scheme on Thursday.
In a CANU release, the agency said the seizure highlights an emerging trend of high-potency cannabis concentrates being imported in packaging designed to resemble consumer vape products. The colourful, professionally printed packaging is aimed at youths, increasing the risk of rapid circulation if not contained. Samples have been sent for laboratory analysis to determine chemical composition and potential contaminants.
Under Guyana law, cannabis and its derivatives—including THC, live resin, and vape oils—are strictly prohibited. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act classifies these substances as controlled, making possession, trafficking, importation, or sale illegal. Labels claiming “for medical use only” carry no legal weight, CANU said.
None of the seized products were approved by the Guyana Food and Drug Department, local licensing authorities, or the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL).
The release warned that cannabis vapes expose users to high concentrations of THC and potentially harmful chemical additives, posing serious short- and long-term health risks, particularly for minors.
CANU’s Early Warning System (EWS), which operates in Guyana, has identified THC cartridges as a high-risk emerging threat. The system tracks trends, packaging styles, chemical profiles, and trafficking patterns, issuing alerts to guide enforcement operations.