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Police in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) have unearthed 559 grams of cannabis during a ‘Cordon and Search’ operation on Sunday.
Reports are that the operation took place on New Street, Cumberland, East Canje, Berbice.
According to Police, the ranks initially conducted a search of a premises occupied by three individuals: two men, ages 28 and 27, and a 24-year-old woman – but no illegal substances were found within the premises.
However, in a follow-up search of an abandoned lot adjacent to the residence, officers discovered two bulky transparent parcels containing leaves, seeds, and stems believed to be cannabis. Upon weighing, the total amount of suspected cannabis was determined to be 559 grams.
The three occupants of the premises were arrested and are currently in custody as the investigation continues.