Police have arrested three persons, two of whom are teenagers, after unearthing more than 18 pounds of marijuana at Port Kaituma, North-West District in Region One (Barima-Waini).
The discovery was made at a makeshift camp at Washbay Creek in Port Kaituma during an intelligence-led operation conducted at about 21:00h on Friday.
The police have said that, acting on information received, ranks went to Washbay Creek, and upon arrival at the camp, the ranks observed the two teenagers, both 18, and a 33-year-old male, all of whom are from Imbotero, NWD.
The jar the teen was found with
When they saw the Police, one of the teenagers reportedly picked up a five-gallon jar and ran, but the ranks pursued him and caught him about 25 feet from the camp. When the ranks took possession of the jar, they found that it contained eight parcels, and when the parcels were opened, seeds, leaves, and stems suspected to be cannabis were found.
The trio were arrested and escorted to the Port Kaituma Police Station, where the narcotic was weighed in their presence and amounted to 8,232.9 grams, or 8.23 kilograms. They remain in custody, pending charges. (G9)
