The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit arrested 61-year-old Bagotville businessman Prince Bagot after finding cannabis and ecstasy at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2026.[1][2]
Acting on information received, CANU ranks searched the residence at Lot 108 David Rose Street, Bagotville, on the West Bank of Demerara, unearthing 912 grams of cannabis and 11 grams of ecstasy.[1][2] Bagot was arrested and escorted with the drugs to CANU headquarters as investigations continued.[1]
Following the search, Bagot was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking and appeared at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on Friday, where he pleaded not guilty.[2] He was granted bail of $150,000 and the case was adjourned until February 17, 2026.[2]