Police discover 2,720 grams of ganja in abandoned house at Sophia
The marijuana found in the abandoned house in Sophia
A police team from Regional Division 4A (Georgetown) uncovered a significant quantity of marijuana during a series of “Cordon and Search” operations conducted Saturday, across several areas in Georgetown.
The operations targeted South Sophia, Greater Georgetown, Campbellville, Newtown Kitty, Albouystown, Stabroek Market, Leopold Street, and Bourda Market, Georgetown.
Searches were carried out on various stalls and individuals at these locations, as part of efforts to crack down on criminal activities.
During the exercise in South Sophia, police discovered a cream plastic bucket containing leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.
The abandoned house where the illegal drug was found
The bucket was found in an unoccupied wooden structure located in the Squatting Dam area.
The narcotics were retrieved and transported to the Alberttown Police Station, where they were photographed and weighed. The total weight of the substance was confirmed to be 2,720 grams.
No arrests were made in connection with the discovery, as police continue their investigations.
The operation is part of an ongoing effort by law enforcement to address crime and drug-related activities in key areas of Georgetown.
