Two arrested in separate cannabis busts in Region Three

Police in Regional Division Three made two narcotics-related arrests on Saturday, during separate operations along the East Bank of Essequibo, seizing a combined total of over 1.4 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis.

In the first incident, ranks conducting an operation at the Vergenoegen Access Road observed a 30-year-old man from Tuschen acting suspiciously. A search of his person revealed several Ziplock bags containing suspected cannabis, amounting to more than 38 grams.

The suspect was cautioned, arrested, and remains in custody as investigations continue.

Later in the day, at the Vreed-en-Hoop Junction, police intercepted a motorbus during a separate operation. A 31-year-old woman from the Vergenoegen Squatting Area was found with a gift bag and haversack in her possession.

Upon inspection, officers discovered three large Ziplock bags filled with leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis, totalling approximately 1,360 grams. She too was cautioned and taken into custody.

Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.