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Providence man busted with cocaine, cannabis in Region Nine
The illegal substance found in the haversack
(Kaieteur News) – A 43-year-old gold miner, of Providence, East Bank Demerara was arrested on Sunday in Region Nine, following the discovery of a quantity of suspected cocaine and cannabis.
The haversack that was reportedly searched by police
According to the Guyana Police Force, ranks stationed at the Corkwood Police Checkpoint, Region Nine, were conducting a routine police operation at around 07:45hrs, when they intercepted a minibus traveling from Georgetown to Lethem.
According to the police report, a haversack belonging to one of the passengers was searched, where several plastic bags containing substances suspected to be narcotics were found concealed among other items in the bag.
The suspected narcotics were weighed in the presence of the suspect and amounted to approximately 491.7 grams of cocaine and 1009.7 grams of cannabis. The items were sealed, marked, and lodged as exhibits.
The suspect was informed of the offense and arrested. He remains in police custody as investigations continue.
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