Police in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) have arrested a miner following the discovery of 3 kilograms and 94.7 grams of suspected marijuana in two ATV tyres.
The narcotics were found sometime around 12:00 hours on Friday, June 17 at Apaiqua Landing, Middle Mazaruni River.
Reports are that ranks, acting on information received, went to the landing where, on arrival, they contacted the 20-year-old Miner of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD) who had two boxes, one bag and two black A.T.V tyres in his possession.
The suspect was cautioned and accepted ownership. The cannabis was weighed in the suspect’s presence after which it was lodged.
The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.
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