Sisters arrested after major drug bust at Itaballi Landing

Police at the Itaballi Checkpoint, Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni), discovered over three kilograms of marijuana near a business place late Thursday night, leading to the arrest of two sisters.
The discovery was made after officers acting on information received, went to the business premises owned by a 53-year-old, at around 22:00h.
A search was conducted on the premises, including areas surrounding the shop, for drugs, firearms, and ammunition. With consent from the woman and her 37-year-old sister, police conducted a search inside the shop, which yielded nothing illegal.
However, during an examination of the area outside the shop, about two feet away on the northern side under a water trestle, officers discovered a five-gallon bucket. Inside, they found three compressed parcels containing leaves, seeds, and stems believed to be cannabis.
Police informed the sisters of the suspected drug-related offence, arresting them on-site. Both women denied any knowledge of the marijuana. They were subsequently transported to the Bartica Police Station, where the substance was weighed in their presence, confirming a total of 3,060 grams.
The two remain in custody as investigations continue.