A fisherman of Good Hope Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was in the wee hours of Monday arrested after he was found to be in possession of 27 grams of cannabis.
The ganja that was found on the suspect’s bed
Police stated that on the day in question between 04:00h and 04:30h, a team of Police ranks conducted a cordon and search exercise on the home of the fisherman for drugs, ammunition and wanted persons.
On arrival, the fisherman was contacted and a search was carried out on his home during which a quantity of ganja was found on his bed.
The fisherman was arrested, cautioned, and taken to the Sparendaam Police Station where the narcotic was weighed and amounted to 27 grams.
He remains in custody pending charges.
