Berbice woman arrested for possession of cocaine

Police have arrested a woman of Princetown, Corentyne Berbice in connection with the discovery of 21 grams of cocaine on Wednesday.

Police Headquarters in a statement noted that a search was conducted at the home between 12:00h and 13:50h for stolen articles, arms and ammunition, narcotics and a wanted person.

Subsequently, five parcels of whitish rock-like substance suspected to be cocaine was found.

“A female suspect was arrested, told of the offence and was taken to the Springlands Police Station where the substance was weighed in her presence and amounted to 21 grams. She was placed into police custody, and is assisting with the investigation,” the statement from the Police noted.