– two suspects arrested
FOLLOWING an intelligence-led operation led by Commander Regional Division 4B, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh, law enforcement officials made a significant breakthrough with the discovery of $18M worth of narcotics.
Two men are in custody pending further investigations and charges. Police in a release noted that the operation, which took place on June 14th at approximately 17:30 hours, resulted in the arrest of two male suspects who are now in custody pending further investigations and charges.

Acting on credible information, a team of policemen, led by Senior Superintendent Singh, descended upon Republic Park, East Bank Demerara.
Their search focused on the storage room of a property, where an astonishing find awaited them. Four 45-gallon barrels, carefully concealed, contained several bulky plastic bags wrapped meticulously with transparent scotch tape. Upon closer examination, it was revealed that these parcels concealed a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems believed to be cannabis.

During the operation, the suspects were present and informed of the suspicions against them. Despite the caution, they chose to remain silent, leading to their immediate arrest.
Further investigation led the authorities to a motorcar with the licence plate PVV 810, parked on the bridge adjacent to the property. The vehicle was subjected to a thorough search, resulting in the discovery of another bulky plastic bag containing a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.

The two apprehended individuals were promptly escorted to the Diamond Police Station, where the seized narcotics underwent careful weighing. The stash found in the motorcar weighed approximately 2,900 grams, while the narcotics discovered in the storage room amounted to a staggering 48,750 grams.

The total estimated street value of the confiscated narcotics is $18.7 million. The success of this operation would not have been possible without the ongoing support and co-operation of the public in the fight against illicit drugs.