FOUR persons were arrested following the interception of over three kilograms of cannabis on Monday at Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara.

Police said that around 15:00hrs ranks, acting on information received, intercepted a public transportation vehicle in front of the Sparendaam Police Station. A search was conducted on the vehicle and four parcels of suspected cannabis were found concealed in the trunk. The four individuals, inclusive of the driver, all denied knowledge of the prohibited substance and have been detained pending legal advice.