Police ranks from Division 4C, who were on mobile patrol in Better Hope North, East Coast Demerara (ECD), found marijuana in a burgundy motor car which they intercepted on Friday.
The marijuana that was discovered in Better Hope
Reports are that the car bearing registration plate PXX 8447, which was parked on the western side of an access road that runs north to south, was searched by Police after two men were seen sitting in the vehicle but started acting in a suspicious manner when the Police approached.
At the time, the vehicle was occupied by a 36-year-old taxi driver and a 28-year-old fisherman of Mon Repos, ECD, who was in the passenger seat.
However, an initial search of the vehicle did not produce any illegal items but as ranks examined the car closely, they found a black plastic bag containing a transparent bag with leaves, seeds, and stems of cannabis in the gas tank compartment.
Both men were arrested and taken to the Sparendaam Police Station with the cannabis where it was weighed and amounted to 17 grams. The two suspects were placed into custody pending charges. (G9)
