“I buy it from Berbice to sell” – gold miner caught with ganja tells cops
A 38-year-old gold miner, of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was arrested yesterday during a police operation along the Itaballi trail in Regional Division Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
The ganja which was found by police
According to Police, ranks stopped a motor lorry, GYY 9433, with six occupants, including the gold minier and a search of the vehicle and its occupants led to the discovery of a bag. When questioned, the miner admitted ownership of the bag, stating, “It is me weed; I buy it from Berbice to sell.”
He was arrested, and the narcotics were weighed in his presence at the Bartica Police Station, confirming the amount. Trotman remains in custody pending charge.
