Bartica man found with narcotics in bucket

Police have arrested a Bartica resident after he was allegedly found in possession of a quantity of narcotics in a bucket.

The narcotics found included: 427 grams of cannabis, 10 grams of cannabis gummies, 3 grams of ecstasy and 22 grams of amphetamine; the drugs were unearthed during an operation at Deon Roberts One Mile Potaro Road, Bartica house on Tuesday.

Police Headquarters reported that upon arrival at the location, the ranks met with Roberts and another resident, Blossom Holder.

They were informed that a search would be conducted at the premises for illegal items and they gave consent.

“As the ranks entered the house, Deon Roberts grabbed a small white bucket and jumped through the back window of his bedroom,” Police said.

Police pursued Roberts and he was apprehended. The narcotics were in the white bucket Roberts has. The man was later taken into custody and questioned; Police said he admitted ownership of the narcotics.

He is likely to be charged soon.