The ganja that was found on the tractor in Essequibo
A 28-year-old driver has been arrested on Friday after a quantity of ganja was found concealed in the tractor he was driving.
Reports are that ranks were on mobile patrol in the village of Onderneeming Sand Pit on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two when motor tractor TR 26837 was intercepted. At the time, it was transporting perishable items and was being driven by a resident of Dry Shore Village, Essequibo Coast. However, during a search, Police unearthed, in the AC compartment of the tractor, a transparent plastic bag containing seven small Ziplock bags, each with a quantity of ganja.
Informed of the offence committed, the driver replied, “Officer, is a small-time hussle”. He was arrested and escorted to the Suddie Police Station, where the cannabis was weighed in his presence and amounted to 37 grams. It was sealed, marked and lodged in his presence.
He is presently in custody, pending charge.
