Police finds over $27M worth of ganja in Region 10
Police ranks in Regional Division 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) conducted a major narcotics eradication exercise in Kimbia, Upper Berbice River, resulting in the discovery and destruction of cannabis farms valued at $27,471,919.
The operation led to the discovery of two extensive cannabis farms. The first, measuring roughly four acres, contained approximately 6,000 cannabis plants, ranging from six inches to four feet in height, with a total weight of 6,600 kilograms. In addition, officers found 54.431 kilograms of dried cannabis on-site. The second farm, covering six acres, contained around 10,000 cannabis plants of similar heights and weighed 10,000 kilograms.
The ganja farm that was found at Kimbia, Upper Berbice River
Several nurseries with around 50,000 cannabis seedlings were discovered. In total, Police estimated that there were 16,000 mature plants, 15,000 seedlings, and 54.431 kilograms of dried cannabis, valued at over $27 million.
Both farms, as well as the nurseries and makeshift camps, were destroyed by fire. Police collected samples from each farm, which have been lodged at the Mackenzie Police Station for further investigation. No one was arrested.
Bartica couple
A separate operation led by an Assistant Superintendent uncovered drugs on Monday at the Bartica residence of 44-year-old miner. Acting on a tip, police ranks arrived at Third Avenue, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), and conducted a search for drugs, arms, and ammunition.
While the initial search yielded no results, officers noticed disturbed ground in the backyard, near a cherry tree. Upon further digging, they discovered a five-gallon bucket buried in the soil, containing multiple suspected illegal substances, including: 362 grams of cannabis in a multi-colored parcel; 25 grams of a whitish substance, suspected to be cocaine and 24 grams of amphetamine in 38 zip-lock bags.
The drugs that was found at the house in Bartica
In addition, 11 more zip-lock bags containing a whitish substance, believed to be cocaine, were found, weighing 62 grams in total.
Both the man and his wife were taken into custody and are assisting Police with theinvestigation at the Bartica Police Station.
