GDF Sergeants nabbed in army vehicle with over 150lbs of marijuana

Two ranks from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were arrested by Police at about 03:45 hrs Thursday morning. The arrests came after their vehicle was intercepted and searched, and they were found to have 22 bulky bags containing 154 lbs of marijuana.

The two GDF ranks were nabbed during a joint intelligence-led Police operation conducted by ranks from Special Branch and Regional Division 4’B’.

The two ranks were in a motor vehicle (DFB 1786) belonging to the Guyana Defence Force. The vehicle was driven at the time by a 31-year-old GDF Sergeant from Turkeyen. The other occupant of the vehicle was a 42-year-old GDF Staff Sergeant from Linden. Both men are stationed at GDF’s Camp Ayanganna Headquarters.

Police stopped the vehicle along the Coverden Public Road, East Bank Demerara, in the vicinity of the Prairie Hotel, and a search was conducted during which 22 bulky bags were found.

The two GDF ranks were told of the offence of trafficking in narcotics and cautioned. They were both arrested and escorted to the Regional Police Division 4’B’ Headquarters,  where the cannabis was weighed and amounted to 154 lbs.

The two GDF ranks were placed in custody as investigations continue.