Man arrested after ganja found during Mabaruma roadblock
Arrested: Alexton Saul
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man for possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking after ranks from the Mabaruma Police Station conducted a roadblock exercise in the Mabaruma compound, North West District, on Thursday. During the operation, officers discovered 120 grams of cannabis concealed in his crotch.
Police stoped a black Toyota Fielder Wagon, driven by a 25-year-old taxi driver from Hosororo Hill, carrying two passengers: a 24-year-old man and 38-year-old Alexton Saul.
The car in which Saul was a passenger
The Police informed the occupants that a search for illegal items would be conducted, and after observing suspicious behaviour, an officer directed the men to exit the vehicle.
Police requested to search the driver and occupants, during which they discovered a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis concealed in Saul’s crotch.
He was informed of the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, cautioned, and arrested.
Both he and the narcotics were taken to the Mabaruma Police Station, where the substance was weighed and documented.
Saul was placed into custody as investigations continue.
