A 24-year-old Guyanese mechanic, along with a 23-year-old female Venezuelan national, was taken into Police custody after ranks swooped down on them at the Bartica Stelling, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and discovered narcotics hidden in their belongings.
The marijuana which was uncovered by ranks
According to information received, ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) acting on information received, turned up at the Bartica Stelling around 21:00h and intercepted the duo. They then conducted a search on their belongings.
Following the search, a total of 2670 grams of suspected cannabis, which had been concealed in several taped parcels, was unearthed.
According to a Police source, the 24-year-old reportedly told investigators that a man he identified as “Gully” packed their belongings and requested that they take the substance to his father who resided in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Charges are expected to be laid shortly.
