ECD construction worker nabbed with ganja during police operation

A 41-year-old construction worker of Haslington, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was on Friday evening arrested following the alleged discovery of 895 grams of marijuana in his possession during a cordon-and-search exercise conducted in that community.
Police have said that, acting on intelligence, ranks proceeded to Haslington New Housing Scheme, ECD and observed a man standing in front of a yard holding a plastic bag. Upon seeing the ranks, the man allegedly attempted to flee into the yard, but was quickly apprehended. The plastic bag he was carrying was found to contain a compressed parcel and ten small transparent Ziplock bags with cannabis.
He was told of the offence committed and cautioned. A subsequent search of his home and yard revealed no additional narcotics.
He was taken to the Cove and John Police Station, where the marijuana was weighed in his presence and amounted to 895 grams. He remains in custody pending charges.