Police in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) have made two drug busts wherein they seized a total of 1,675 grams of marijuana and 30 grams of cocaine in separate operations on Tuesday.
In the first raid, police ranks acting on intelligence searched an apartment building at Konawaruk Junction. In Room Four, police discovered 1,255 grams of marijuana stashed in a plastic bag hidden under a mattress, and 30 grams of cocaine in a white paper-wrapped parcel containing small, rock-like substances that were suspected to be cocaine.
The marijuana that was found during the operations
The officers also observed various items scattered in the room, including a Topco orange juice box and a damaged SIM card. Statements were obtained from individuals present as investigations continue.
In a separate operation, police conducted a ‘cordon and search’ exercise at the Mahdia Arcade, where they uncovered 420 grams of marijuana in various hiding spots.
The marijuana was stashed in plastic bags hidden under a water tank, a pot, a mat, and inside an Ensure milk bottle. Detective Inspector Seetaram led the search, finding most of the drugs.
The confiscated marijuana was weighed and found to be in amounts of 175 grams, 185 grams, 40 grams, and 20 grams, totalling 420 grams.
Investigations are ongoing as law enforcement officers intensify efforts to crack down on illegal drug activities in the region.
(G9)
