Several persons were arrested and remain in police custody following the discovery of narcotics and arms along with ammunition in their possession during a “Cordon and Search” exercise executed by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Wednesday (yesterday).
The activity took place between 11:30h and 17:00h in multiple areas located in Berbice including Saint John Street and Pope Street (New Amsterdam), Sheetanchor and New Street Cumberland (East Canje, Berbice)
According to the police, a total quantity of 64.5 grammes of cannabis was found along with a .32 Beretta Pistol and over 30 live rounds.
