The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has launched two new digital platforms aimed at strengthening Guyana’s response to emerging drug threats, improving public awareness, and expanding access to reliable drug-related information.
In a press release, CANU said the platforms were launched through the Guyana Drug Information Network (GUYDIN) as part of efforts to improve national coordination and intelligence-led responses to narcotics trafficking and substance abuse.
The two platforms are the Guyana Early Warning System (EWS) and The Truth About Drugs (TBD).
According to CANU, the Early Warning System will serve as a national safeguard mechanism to detect, assess, monitor, and communicate emerging drug threats, including new psychoactive substances, synthetic drugs, cannabis concentrates, MDMA, and other evolving narcotics trends.
The agency said the EWS platform is intended to support rapid information-sharing among law enforcement, forensic, health, and education sectors, while also linking Guyana more closely to regional and international early warning systems. It will also be used to issue public alerts and health advisories.
CANU said the second platform, The Truth About Drugs, is focused on public education and prevention.
The platform is designed to provide accurate, youth-friendly, and easily accessible information on the dangers of illicit drug use, trafficking, vaping, synthetic drugs, and substance misuse.
According to the unit, the initiative is expected to support schools, parents, teachers, youth groups, and communities by promoting informed decision-making and stronger awareness around drug prevention.
CANU said the launch of the two platforms marks another step in improving prevention education, transparency, and the country’s ability to respond quickly to narcotics trafficking and new substance threats.
The agency added that it remains committed to using modern technology, public awareness, intelligence-gathering, and strategic partnerships to strengthen national drug control efforts and protect communities across Guyana.
Members of the public, educators, health professionals, and other stakeholders are being encouraged to make use of the platforms and support the wider effort to reduce the harm caused by illicit drugs and emerging psychoactive substances.
