POLICE arrested a 40-year-old driver during an intelligence-led operation near the Demerara Harbour Bridge, after he was stopped, his vehicle searched, and he was allegedly found to be in possession of 2,050 grams of suspected marijuana.

According to a police release, the ranks, led by an Assistant Superintendent, observed one silver-grey Toyota Premio car (Registration #PNN 7493) proceeding east in the vicinity of the Demerara Harbour Bridge at about 21:30hrs on Friday.

“The police stopped the vehicle, and the 40-year-old driver was asked if he had anything illegal in his vehicle. The driver then indicated to the ranks that he had ‘some weed’. Police searched the car and found a black plastic bag containing two parcels of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis.

“The driver was told of the offence committed — Possession of Narcotics for the purpose of Trafficking. He was cautioned, arrested and escorted to the Providence Police Station along with the suspected narcotics, which, when weighed, amounted to 2,050 grams,” the release said.

He remains in custody and is slated to be charged.