Cocaine, ganja found abandoned at Mahdia Arcade

Police ranks in Regional Division Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) discovered quantities of cocaine and cannabis during an intelligence-led operation at the Mahdia Arcade on Monday.
The operation, which was led by a chief inspector, resulted in the recovery of three bulky plastic bags. According to police, two of the bags contained whitish rock-like substances suspected to be cocaine, while the third held several small Ziploc bags containing leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.
A further search was conducted in an alleyway of the Arcade leading to a nearby hotel. There, Ranks found another bulky bag containing leaves, seeds, and stems, also suspected to be cannabis.
The suspected narcotics were taken to the Mahdia Police Station, where they were weighed. The cannabis amounted to 290 grams (g), while the suspected cocaine weighed 85g.
No arrests have been made in connection with the discovery, as the investigation continues.


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