Two separate operations at New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), and Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), on Tuesday have led to the discovery of over 56 pounds (lbs) of cannabis and the arrest of two men.
In the first instance, ranks found 55.7 lbs of ganja in two bulky black plastic bags and several parcels wrapped in transparent plastic during an intelligence-led operation at Angoys Avenue, New Amsterdam.
The ganja was found in the living room area of the two-storey wooden house, which was at the time occupied by two masons – a 26-year-old and a 27-year-old.
However, following the discovery, the narcotics, along with the two suspects, were taken to the Narcotics Branch. When weighed, the ganja amounted to 55.75 lbs. The two men remain in custody pending charges.
Meanwhile, over in Region Eight, 350 grams were found wrapped in plastic bags hidden in a drainage channel near the Mahdia Arcade. According to reports, the Police were conducting an operation in and around the arcade area when the drugs were found in two black plastic bags and one small transparent plastic bag.
At the time of the operation, no one was seen in close proximity. Investigations are continuing.
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