Police in Region Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara) arrest a 37-year-old labourer from Parika Sea Dam, East Bank Essequibo, after officers allegedly discover about five pounds of suspected cannabis. According to police statements reported by both outlets, the operation takes place on Saturday morning. Officers, acting on information, go to the Parika Sea Dam area at about 08:30h and conduct a search after making contact with the man. In one account, the cannabis is described as being hidden in a bucket. Both reports say the discovery is made during the operation and that the suspect is taken into police custody pending further action.
The reports describe the drug only as “suspected cannabis” and do not provide details on charges, any findings from drug tests, or whether additional people are involved. Authorities state the arrest results from information received and follow-up police ranks’ investigation at the scene.
