A New Amsterdam, Berbice resident was arrested on Monday at a Police roadblock on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) after he was caught with a quantity of marijuana.
Reports are that the man of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, was arrested at around 15:10h by Police in Regional Division No.2 while he was a passenger with other persons who were stopped at a roadblock.
The ganja that was found at the roadblock in Essequibo Coast
The other occupants and vehicle were searched, but nothing illegal was found but a search of his person revealed 126.7 grams of marijuana.
It is alleged that the man had to drugs stashed in a multi-coloured haversack containing a quantity of clothing and other personal effects. The drugs were found wrapped up in ‘stretch jeans’ in the haversack.
He was questioned about the findings and cautioned, after which he allegedly told Police that he was going to work in the North West District (NWD) and he was taking the marijuana to smoke while there.
Police arrested him and escorted to the Suddie Police Station. He remains in custody pending charges. (G9)
