A Brazilian national and six others, inclusive of a Guyanese female, were on Saturday afternoon arrested by Police at the 70 km Police checkpoint, Cuyuni River, after they were found to be in possession of three kilograms of cannabis.
The discovery was made by the ranks at around 13:00hrs, when the seven persons were attempting to pass through the checkpoint. They were at the time all reportedly in a motor pick-up which was stopped and searched.
The cannabis was found compressed in a spare wheel that was in the vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle and the passengers were all questioned, and later arrested as investigations continue.
