A recent raid conducted by police in Regional Division 4C has unearthed a quantity of narcotics and ammunition hidden on a plot of land at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara.
The intelligence-led operation was carried out between 12:05 and 14:00 hours on Friday at a corner shop located at Sideline Dam, Beterverwagting, which is owned by David Mingo, a 42-year-old resident of the same community.
During a search of the shop, the ranks discovered one large plastic sealer, a large plastic wrap, and several small transparent and coloured ziplock bags. But no illicit items were found at that location.
However, acting on further intelligence, the ranks proceeded to a nearby plot of land East of the shop, covered with thick vegetation, and found a white salt bag concealed at the root of a palm tree, along with a small white bucket.
Upon examination, the salt bag contained several transparent plastic wraps of a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis. The bucket was found to contain three boxes with 60 live 7.62 x 39 mm ammunition, one box with 50 live 9mm rounds, a quantity of creamish rock-like substance suspected to be cocaine, and a sum of cash.
Mingo, along with the suspected narcotics and ammunition, was escorted to the Sparendaam Police Station. When questioned, Mingo denied any knowledge of the items.
The substances were weighed: the suspected cocaine amounted to 785 grams, and the suspected cannabis weighed 3,895 grams. The cash totalled Gy$78,500.
All exhibits, including the suspected narcotics, ammunition, and cash, were lodged accordingly. Mingo has been profiled, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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