A 20-year-old man is now in Police custody after he was found with a quantity of marijuana in his possession on Wednesday.
Ranks from the Providence Police Station, East Bank Demerara (EBD) said about 00:15h they were on patrol duty in the Providence area, proceeding east along Red Road, when they observed the man, who was clad in a black jersey and grey three-quarter pants, carrying a blue shoulder bag.
At the time, the man was heading west, Police said, and when ranks approached him, he began acting in a suspicious manne
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According to Police, two ranks immediately exited the vehicle and approached the man and a search was carried. During the search, a black bulky plastic bag was found which contained a number of leaves, seeds, and stems of cannabis.
Police said he was told of the offence committed, cautioned, and arrested.
The 20-year-old man was escorted to the Providence Police Station, along with the narcotics which was weighed in his presence, amounting to 71.3 grams.
He remains in Police custody pending charges.
