Essequibo hire car driver nabbed with cocaine, ganja
The ganja and cocaine that were found in the taxi
A taxi driver was arrested following the discovery of a quantity of cocaine and marijuana in his car on Tuesday along the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
Police stated that they were on mobile patrol when they observed a motor car heading in the opposite direction that suddenly made a U-turn and then continued its journey.
Thinking that something was amiss, the ranks intercepted the car and it was observed that the driver was the only occupant. He identified himself as Madho Persaud, 52, of Riverstown, Essequibo Coast.
A search was conducted on his person, but nothing illegal was found. Another search was reportedly conducted inside the car during which two black plastic bags were found under the mat of the driver’s seat.
One of the bags contained a quantity of ganja while the other had cocaine. Persaud was told of the offence to which he replied, “ Officer, me pick up de drugs from Adventure and me de carrying it to Walton Hall”.
As such, he was arrested and taken to the Anna Regina Police Station, where the cannabis and cocaine were weighed and amounted to 119 grams and 28.6 grams respectively.
Persaud remains in custody pending charges.
