Police seize over 1 KG ganja in separate operations

Police ranks from Regional Division 4B (Demerara-Mahaica) and Division #2 (Pomeroon-Supenaam) carried out separate operations on Monday resulting in the discovery of large quantities of marijuana.
Reports are that at about 16:00h on Monday, ranks on mobile patrol near the Kaneville squatting area, East Bank Demerara (EBD) noticed a group of men gathered under a shed in front of an unfenced yard. Upon approach, the officers conducted a search of the individuals, but no illicit items were found on their persons.

Continuing their search, the ranks expanded their efforts to the surrounding area, where they discovered a black plastic bag containing a significant quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis. The bag was found approximately 50 feet from the group, concealed in nearby bushes. The substance was weighed and amounted to 133.61 grams. No arrests were made in connection with the discovery, but the bag was seized by the police.
Earlier in the day, at about 12:50h, police ranks from Regional Police Division #2 were also on mobile patrol along the Essequibo Coast, specifically in the vicinity of Lima Village. The officers came across a Wish motor car, licence plate #PAG 1209, with three individuals onboard, including the driver.

A thorough search of the vehicle, its occupants and personal belongings led to the discovery of a grey and black bag in the trunk of the vehicle, belonging to one of the passengers. Inside the bag, police found a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems that were suspected to be cannabis.
The man was informed of the findings and admitted ownership of the bag’s contents, stating, “It’s mine.” The 959.5 grams of marijuana was weighed in his presence. Following his confession, the passenger was arrested and taken to the Anna Regina Police Station, where he remains in custody pending formal charges.