Following a police cordon and search in Regional Division Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) on, Monday morning two men have subsequently been arrested.
The marijuana that was found on Monday
According to police reports, this search took place between 04:35h and 05:30h, at dwelling houses in Den Amstel squatting area and Uitvlugt.
During the first search, which was conducted at a 41-year-old vendor’s house, police found 187.9 grams of marijuana in his kitchen cupboard. The man reportedly admitted ownership of the drugs and was arrested.
Meanwhile, ranks then proceeded to Uitvlugt, WCD, where they searched the home of a 38-year-old regional sports officer, but nothing illegal was found.
Meanwhile, he was told of an allegation made against him that he, on September 4, at Uitvlugt, obtained credit by false pretense.
He was cautioned, and he replied: “I gon deal with that man”.
He was arrested and escorted to the Leonora Police Station, where he was placed in custody pending further investigation.
