2 arrested in Bartica drug bust

A ‘Cordon and Search’ exercise by police in Regional Division Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) led to the arrest of two persons at Bartica Market/Arcade on Monday. The operation resulted in the seizure of cocaine and marijuana.
According to Police, during the exercise, officers conducted a search of the home of a 27-year-old businessman residing on Fifth Avenue, Bartica. In his residence, police discovered a transparent plastic bag containing a whitish rock-like substance suspected to be cocaine, which was found on top of a wardrobe in the bedroom. The man allegedly admitted ownership of the substance.

Additionally, officers seized $30,760, believed to be proceeds from narcotics sales, as well as lighters and zip-lock bags. The suspected cocaine weighed 24 grams. The man was arrested and taken into custody at Bartica Police Station pending charges.
In a separate search, police searched a stall belonging a 27-year-old from 5th Street, Bartica. Ranks found leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis hidden in clothing. The suspected cannabis, which was weighed at the police station, amounted to nine grams. The man was also arrested and is in custody pending further investigation.