An intelligence-led operation conducted by the Commander and officers of Division 4’B’ (East Bank Demerara) has led to the discovery of a significant quantity of marijuana along the Providence Public Road, EBD on Saturday.
According to reports, during the operation, a minibus was stopped and searched, during which 11,200 grams of cannabis were found hidden in a cardboard box on top of the vehicle, which was en route to Lethem.
The illegal drug that was found in the minibus
The Police have said that they stopped a white Pitbull minibus (Route 94, with registration #BAB 5234) driven by a 38-year-old resident of Wismar, Linden, which was travelling to Lethem with several passengers at the time. A thorough search was conducted on the minibus and the passengers’ belongings. This resulted in the discovery of a quantity of cannabis wrapped in transparent plastic.
The driver and a 29-year-old passenger of Hadfield Street, Georgetown were taken into custody. Investigation is ongoing.
