An intelligence-led operation conducted by ranks from the Cove and John Police Station on Monday led to the seizure of over four kilograms (kg) of marijuana and the arrest of two men. According to police reports, at about 13:00h on Monday the ranks acting on information received, intercepted a black Fielder wagon bearing registration plate, PAH 4620, which was parked on the southern side of the on the Cove and John public road.
The car and drugs that were intercepted by Police
Police said that two men, a 23-year-old taxi driver of Paradise, West Coast Berbice (WCB) and a 34-year-old construction worker of Number 9 Village, WCB, were in the vehicle at the time.
During a search in the presence of both men, officers discovered a black plastic bag in the trunk. The bag contained three large wrapped parcels with leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis.
The suspects were informed of the offence, cautioned, and subsequently arrested. The vehicle and the narcotics, were escorted to the Cove and John Police Station where it was weighed and amounted to 4,040 grams (equivalent to 8.90lbs). The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
