Cops attached to the Lewis Manor Police Outpost, Bebrbice made a startling discovery yesterday when they stopped and search a vehicle that belongs to the Regional Democratic Council, New Amsterdam Health Department.
The ranks were conducting an exercise on the No. 19 Public Road in Corentyne Berbice at about 14:00hrs when they stopped the red X-Trail motor vehicle. The driver sped off in an eastern direction.
The ranks then gave chase and apprehended the driver. A search was conducted on the motor vehicle where two bags were found in the trunk of the car containing a quantity of cannabis leaves, seeds and stems.
The driver was told of the offence committed, cautioned, arrested and escorted to Albion Police Station. The cannabis was weighed and amounted to 411 grams. It was marked, sealed in a transparent evidence bag and lodged. The suspect was taken into custody pending a charge.
Investigations are ongoing.
