A 46-year-old man from Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was arrested by ranks of the Guyana Police Force on Friday evening after he was found in possession of marijuana and Molly.
The ranks were on mobile patrol at about 22:45h, and while in the vicinity of Republic Drive, Beterverwagting, the suspect was observed riding a pedal cycle heading south. He was wearing a one-strap camouflage bag around his neck and acting suspiciously, Police said.
The illegal substances found in the man’s possession
Reports are that he parked his bicycle at a corner shop on the eastern side of the road and began to walk away. As a result, the ranks exited the vehicle. They searched the suspect, and a black pouch within the said bag was examined and 34 zip-lock plastic bags were discovered, each containing leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis.
A further search was conducted and seven transparent plastic bags containing several crystal-like substances suspected to be Methamphetamine/Molly were found.
The suspect was arrested and escorted to the Beterverwagting Police Station with the suspected cannabis and Molly, which was weighed and photographed in his presence.
The suspected cannabis amounted to 16.66 grams, while the suspected Molly amounted to 1.5 grams.
He was placed into custody pending charges. (G12)
