More than 50 lbs of ganja found at New Amsterdam house 

Cannabis amounting to 55.75 pounds was found at a house in Angoys Avenue, New Amsterdam, on Tuesday.

In a release, the Guyana Police Force said the large discovery was made during an intelligence-led operation.

During the operation, ranks searched a two-storey wooden house where contact was made with two men, a 27-year-old and a 26-year-old, both Masons of Angoys Avenue, New Amsterdam.

A search of the living room led to the discovery of two bulky black plastic bags and several parcels wrapped in transparent plastic, all containing leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.

The suspected narcotics were transported to the Narcotics Branch were weighed in the presence of the suspects and amounted to 55.75 pounds. The narcotics were then processed and lodged.

Both men remain in custody as investigations continue.