Vendor arrested after cannabis found in stall

Kevin Evans, a 26-year-old vendor at Staboek Market was arrested after a search at his stall unearthed several parcels of cannabis.

Police Headquarters reported that ranks conducted a raid exercise Wednesday night at the Stabroek Market Tarmac when the drugs were found.

Police found cannabis in and near the stall amounting to 17.8 grams and 458.2 grams, respectively.

Police said Evans reportedly admitted ownership of the cannabis and he was thereafter escorted to the Stabroek Market Police Outpost.

Evans is in custody and is slated to be charged shortly.