Ex-MP Devin Sears nabbed in police drug bust

Oct 22, 2025 News

– 310 kilos of ganja seized

Ex-MP Devin Sears nabbed in police drug bust

The ganja that was seized by police.

(Kaieteur News) – Former Alliance For Change, Member of Parliament, Devin Sears and another man were on Monday morning nabbed with a quantity of ganja during a police stop and search operation at Bamia, Region 10.

Former Member of Parliament, Devin Sears.

In a statement police said that at about 20:41hrs on Monday a police team was on mobile patrol duties in the vicinity of the Old Bamia Police Checkpoint in Linden when they arrested Sears and Albert Sandy, a 69-year-old farmer of Tacama, Upper Berbice River who were found to be in possession of 310.71 kilograms of Cannabis.

According to the police, while on patrol duties, the ranks were conducting random ‘stop and search’, when they stopped a dark blue Toyota Hiace minibus, bearing registration number BAJ 4486, property of Region #10 Tourism Committee Inc. The vehicle was driven by Sears, a 39-year-old educator and political activist from Mackenzie, Linden and he was accompanied by Sandy who was seated in the front passenger seat.

Police said upon stopping the vehicle, the driver began acting in a suspicious manner (sweating profusely). One of the ranks asked the driver what he was transporting, to which he replied, “I am transporting tourism plants.” The rank then instructed the driver to pull to the side of the road and informed him that a search would be conducted on the vehicle. The driver acknowledged.

Police discovered twenty-two bulky black plastic bags and four large brown canvas bags inside the vehicle containing leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis. Both men were told of the offence, arrested, and cautioned.

Tacama farmer, Albert Sandy.

Sears, police said remained silent, while Sandy admitted ownership, stating that the narcotics belonged to him and that he had paid Sears to transport him to Parika. Both men were arrested and escorted to the Mackenzie Police Station along with the suspected cannabis, which was weighed in their presence and amounted to 310.71 kilograms.

Meanwhile, in a statement, the AFC said it has noted reports in the media regarding the arrest of Sears, and another individual in connection with the discovery of a quantity of suspected marijuana. “We note that another individual who was in the vehicle with Mr. Sears has taken ownership of the suspected marijuana, even as Sears remains in police custody. While Mr. Sears is an active member of the AFC, the party emphasises that all persons are entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of law. The AFC firmly believes in upholding the rule of law and due process and trusts that the relevant authorities will conduct a fair, transparent, and impartial investigation into the matter,” the statement by the party read.

“The Alliance For Change reiterates its unwavering commitment to integrity, accountability, and lawful conduct among all those who serve or have served under its banner. The Party does not condone any act that contravenes the laws of Guyana or undermines public trust. We urge the public and the media to allow the judicial process to take its course and refrain from speculation that could prejudice the outcome of ongoing investigations. The AFC extends its support to Sears as he faces the challenges before him,” the statement concluded.

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