Police in Regional Division Five have arrested two men after more than 9 kilograms (kg) of suspected cannabis were discovered during a patrol at D’Edward Village, West Coast Berbice, on Thursday morning.
The incident occurred at around 10:00h when ranks on mobile patrol observed two males acting suspiciously. The men, a 44-year-old labourer from Smithfield, New Amsterdam, and a 24-year-old labourer from Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, were stopped and searched.
Police said a search of the men and two haversacks next to them uncovered nine bulky parcels containing leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.
The suspects were arrested and taken to the Blairmont Police Station, where the narcotics were weighed in their presence. The substance amounted to 9.20 kg.
The suspected cannabis has been lodged as evidence, and both men remain in custody as the investigation continues.
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