A fisherman is now in Police custody after he was found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana during a Police operation in Supenaam, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Saturday.
The marijuana that was found in the suspect’s possession
It was reported that on the day in question at about 15:30h, Police were on mobile patrol in the vicinity of Supenaam Waterfront area when a male, whose name was later learned to be Ivan Hill, 38, a fisherman of Bethany Canal, was seen acting in a suspicious manner.
As a result, ranks conducted a physical search on his person, and a quantity of cannabis was found in the left side pocket on the front of his trousers.
The cannabis was shown to Hill, and he was told of the offence committed. Hill was further cautioned and he replied “is me own and me does smoke it”. Hill was arrested and taken to Aurora Police Station where the narcotic was weighed and amounted to 10 grams.
Hill is presently in custody pending charges.
