Miner arrested following discovery of almost 4kg ganja

A 29-year-old miner has been arrested following the discovery of close to four kilograms of cannabis at a checkpoint at No. 70, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Based on reports received, the young man, who was riding motorcycle CH 6391, was stopped by the Police for a routine check, but nothing illegal was found on his person. However, based on suspicions, the ranks went to a diversion track away from the checkpoint, which persons use to avoid Police searches, and they found motorcycle tracks and made the discovery of a black haversack.
A search was carried out on the haversack, and a quantity of cannabis was discovered therein. The bag was taken back to the checkpoint, where it was weighed and amounted to 3 kilograms, 990 grams.
The suspect was questioned about the haversack and its contents, but he has so far denied knowledge of same. He was taken to the Bartica Police Station, along with the cannabis, for further investigation.