The Guyana Police Force has reported that two intelligence-led operations carried out on Monday into Tuesday morning have resulted in the arrest of four males following the seizure of a quantity of narcotics.
The busts, which unearthed cannabis as well as cocaine, took place at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, and subsequently at New Amsterdam, Berbice.
According to the Police, a sting operation was conducted sometime around 17:00h on Monday, during which the ranks went to a house at Tucber Park, New Amsterdam. While there, they discovered nine taped parcels of compressed marijuana, amounting to a total of 4.5 kilograms. Three men were subsequently arrested.
The busts, which unearthed cannabis as well as cocaine, took place at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, and subsequently at New Amsterdam, Berbice
Meanwhile, about 03:30h over at Parika Seadam, Police conducted a search of a shop on Tuesday morning in the presence of the 47-year-old owner. During the search, the ranks found a quantity of cocaine pellets inside a hammock, in which the proprietor was seen resting. The drug amounted to some 31.3 grams.
The four suspects have been taken into Police custody and are being processed for court.
