An Essequibo Coast businessman is now in Police custody after he was found with a quantity of marijuana in his possession on Thursday.
Police in the region reported that ranks of the Regional Division acting on information received went to a shop at Anna Regina Old Market Street, on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) at about 10:50h.
The law enforcement officers said the business is owned by a 21-year-old old businessman who resides at Henrietta, Essequibo Coast.
Reports are that upon arrival at the business premises, Police requested a search, to which the man agreed. During the search, a black plastic bag was found in his right hand. The bag was opened in his presence and a transparent plastic bag was inside with leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.
The man was arrested and allegedly admitted ownership of the cannabis.
A further search was conducted on his premises but nothing illegal was found. He was taken to the Anna Regina Police Station where the cannabis was weighed and amounted to 10.3 grams. He remains in Police custody pending charge. (G9)
