“Is me weed” – Berbice man caught parcelling off over 2kg ganja
A husband and wife were arrested on Thursday after police discovered 2.025 kilograms (kg) of marijuana in their possession during a mobile patrol operation in the Crabwood Creek School Dam area, Corentyne, Berbice.
The bust occurred at about 17:30h, when two police ranks, acting on intelligence received, proceeded to the residence of Premchand Kalicharran, known as “Boyse,” a 37-year-old laborer of Lot 29, Grant 1780, Crabwood Creek. Kalicharran, according to police, is well-known to law enforcement for previous narcotics trafficking and other offences and had only recently been released from prison for simple larceny.
The cannabis that was found in the house in Berbice
As the ranks approached the residence, they observed Kalicharran sitting at the front of the house, appearing to be parcelling an unknown substance.
The officers exited their vehicle and entered the yard, reportedly catching him red-handed with a multi-colored bucket containing transparent wraps, plastic bags, and multiple small ziplock bags, all filled with leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.
While police were securing the illegal substance, Shazeeda Kumarie, Kalicharran’s reputed wife, exited a bedroom in the house. Both individuals were immediately shown the suspected cannabis, informed of the offence, and arrested.
Kalicharran allegedly admitted ownership of the drugs, stating, “Is me weed, you all come and find me with it.”
The arrested couple was transported to the Springlands Police Station, where the marijuana was weighed in their presence, confirming a total of 2.025 kg. They remain in custody as investigations continue, with charges expected to be filed soon.
