Ganja seized at Mabaruma waterfront

Police in Regional Division One are investigating after a small quantity of suspected cannabis was discovered during an operation at the Kumaka Waterfront, Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini) on Saturday. During the operation, officers conducting searches of passengers boarding a vessel approached a 32-year-old excavator operator of Middle Street, Princetown, Corriverton, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).

A search of his haversack revealed a plastic bag containing leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis. The suspect was arrested and escorted to the Mabaruma Police Station, where the substance was weighed in his presence, totaling 6.3 grams, before being lodged as evidence.
The man remains in police custody pending charge.