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Ranks of the Guyana Police Force attached to the Fort Wellington Police Station during a police operation on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at about 23:40 hours at Cotton Tree Public Road, West Coast Berbice.
During the operation, the ranks stopped a white Toyota Premio driven by a 43-year-old carpenter of New Amsterdam, Berbice, who was accompanied by a 14-year-old of the said area.
A search of the vehicle was conducted in the presence of the occupants during which the ranks discovered several bulky plastic wrapped parcels, concealed within a speaker box located in the trunk.
Upon examination, the parcels were found to contain a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis, weighing approximately twenty-two (22) pounds. During the process, the driver claimed ownership of the suspected narcotics.
The narcotics, vehicle, and related items have been lodged as exhibits. Both individuals are currently in custody, assisting with the investigation.
Investigations are ongoing.
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