On Thursday, police ranks conducted a search on the baggage of a man at the 70Km Checkpoint, Essequibo, during which three kilograms of marijuana were found.

A police release confirmed that he has been arrested and is in police custody assisting with the investigations.

Meanwhile, police ranks on foot patrol along the Guyana/Brazil Bridge at Takatu, Lethem on Thursday observed a man running away after throwing away a bag as they approached. The bag was retrieved and found to contain one kilogram 600 grams of marijuana.