A 46-year-old miner was arrested on Wednesday after Police allegedly found 463 grams (g) of suspected cannabis at a residence on Third Avenue, Bartica, Essequibo River.
According to the Police, ranks from Regional Division Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were conducting a patrol between 17:20h and 18:20h when they acted on information received and proceeded to the residence.
Upon arrival, the ranks reportedly observed the miner attempting to conceal a bulky transparent parcel in the back of his pants. He subsequently removed the parcel and handed it over to the Police.
A search of the parcel, conducted in the man’s presence, revealed leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis.
The man was arrested and escorted to the Bartica Police Station, where the cannabis was weighed in his presence and amounted to 463g.
The suspect remains in Police custody.
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