# Guyana drug trafficking and security response > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guyana-drug-trafficking-and-security-response > Updated: 2026-10-05T18:06:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Guyana has faced persistent challenges with drug trafficking due to its geographical vulnerabilities, including an extensive coastline, river systems, and weak land borders. Criminal networks have exploited airports, cargo containers, and postal services to move cocaine from South America toward North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and West Africa. As law enforcement increased pressure, traffickers shifted toward maritime routes using go-fast boats and commercial shipping vessels. In response, the Guyanese government has moved to strengthen its forensic and investigative capacities. Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond announced plans to expand the local forensic laboratory to include ballistics and toxicology analysis to reduce reliance on overseas testing. Additionally, approximately 500 police officers have received training in evidence processing, and legal training is being provided to prosecutors. The government is pursuing an inter-agency approach and increased cooperation with international partners, such as Interpol and the United States Marshal Service, to prevent the country from serving as a transshipment point for international criminal organizations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Guyana strengthens forensic capacity to combat transnational crime Guyana is expanding its local forensic laboratory and strengthening inter-agency cooperation to combat transnational drug trafficking and improve criminal prosecutions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guyana-strengthens-forensic-capacity-to-combat-transnational-crime ### 2026-09-26: Guyana faces drug trafficking challenges via border vulnerabilities Guyana and the Caribbean face significant drug trafficking challenges as criminals exploit border vulnerabilities, maritime routes, and geographical features to move narcotics globally. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guyana-faces-drug-trafficking-challenges-via-border-vulnerabilities --- Cite as: Guyana drug trafficking and security response. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/guyana-drug-trafficking-and-security-response