Six persons, including a female, were taken into Police custody following the discovery of a quantity of compressed marijuana at Itabali Puruni Road, Mazaruni River.
Guyana Times understands that on Monday, Police ranks stationed at the checkpoint at Itabali stopped and searched a vehicle. A thorough search unearthed 662 grams of compressed marijuana wrapped in cotton.
Another 557 grams of the illegal substance was found hidden in a speaker box belonging to one of the suspects. The six persons were told of the offence and taken into custody.
A case file was prepared and sent for advice in relation to the charges that will be instituted against the suspects.