A motorcyclist was on Sunday (yesterday) morning arrested during a “Stop and Search” exercise by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) at the Enmore Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD) after the cops discovered cannabis seeds, leave and stems inside of a black plastic bag he had been carrying.
The incident took place around 11:40h and the man, who had been riding the motorbike (# CK 7505) told the cops that he was a resident of James Street, Albouystown.
According to a statement from the GPF, he along with his motorcycle (#CK 7505) were subjected to a search.
“A quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis were found on the left handle of the said motorcycle in a black plastic bag.
He was told of the offence committed, cautioned, arrested and escorted to the Cove and John Police Station where the said narcotics was weighed in his presence and amounted to 22 grams. Same was marked, sealed and lodged.”
The suspect is in custody pending charges.
