Over $600M in ganja, guns and ammo found during Ebini raid
One man was taken into custody following the discovery over $600 million worth of processed ganja and a large quantity of cannabis plants during a raid at Ebini, Upper Berbice River on Wednesday.
One of the camps on fire
Based on reports received, a party of Police ranks travelled to the area to carry out an eradiation exercise during which approximately 273 kilograms (600lbs) of processed ganja along with 10,000 cannabis plants ranging from three inches to five feet in height were found and destroyed on a five-acre farm.
Another set of dried cannabis
In addition to the ganja, one 12-gauge shotgun, 92 16-gauge cartridges, 15 12-gauge cartridges, one single-barrel shotgun, six motorcycles and one wooden boat were found.
Upon arriving at the first farm, the Police reportedly came under fire and without hesitation, they returned fire.
Subsequently, a search was conducted and a single-barrel shotgun and a 12-gauge empty cartridge were found. Four bulky black plastic bags with a quantity of processed cannabis and kitchen utensils were also found in a makeshift camp.
At the second farm, more processed ganja and kitchen utensils were found in another makeshift camp. The third and fourth farms consisted of two makeshift camps with cannabis plants under cultivation.
A makeshift camp that was found during the raid
In addition, six motorcycles were found at the farms along with an abandoned wooden boat, which was later claimed by the Toshao of Sand Hills.
Acting on information received, Police then conducted a search on the home of a cattle rancher and one unlicensed 12-gauge shotgun with 92 16-gauge cartridges and 15 12-gauge cartridges were found.
The motorcycles found on the farms
He was arrested and escorted to Central Police Station, New Amsterdam, and the firearm and cartridges were lodged.
The processed cannabis and the cannabis plants have a street value of $680,600,000. Investigations are ongoing.
