Teenager arrested following discovery of over 11lb ganja under bed
A 14-year-old female was taken into Police custody on Thursday last following the discovery of more than five kilograms (11 pounds) of ganja at her West Ruimveldt, Georgetown residence.
The ganja that was found under the teen’s bed
Based on reports received, after being tipped off, the Police ranks swooped down on the premises which were solely occupied by the teenager.
However, shortly after the Police arrived, they were approached by a 26-year-old female who purported to be the daughter of the owner of the property and the sister of the teenager who was taken into custody.
The Police in a statement on Monday stated that upon arrival at the premises, ranks gained entry into the house via a door that was left opened.
As they entered the home, they observed the teenager on a bed, and proceeded to conduct a search. The illegal substance was reportedly found hidden in a washing tub under the bed on which the teenager was lying.
As a result, the juvenile was questioned in the presence of her sister during which she stated that she lived at the home with her 41-year-old mother who was out of town.
The juvenile was subsequently escorted to the East La Penitence Police Outpost, where the cannabis was weighed, amounting to 11.352 pounds.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) reiterated that the detention of the juvenile was in keeping with its Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs); that at no time was the juvenile placed in the lock-ups; that at no time was the juvenile questioned by any male detective and that at no time was the juvenile handcuffed.
The Police further stated that the file in relation to the matter had been completed and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for advice.
The teen was subsequently released into the custody of the Child Care and Protection Agency (CC&PA) after numerous efforts to have her released into her mother’s custody proved futile.
