TEVIN Bacchus, a 26-year-old fisherman from North Sophia, Georgetown, was arrested by a Police patrol unit on October 1, 2024, after being found in possession of 31.1 grams of suspected cocaine.
The arrest took place around 22:10 hours when a mobile patrol unit, led by a Sergeant, observed Bacchus acting suspiciously on the western parapet of the highway in Bel Air, Georgetown. Upon investigation, the Sergeant, in the presence of other ranks on patrol, conducted a search of Bacchus and discovered a transparent plastic bag containing a cream-coloured substance suspected to be cocaine in his left pants pocket.
Bacchus was immediately arrested and escorted to the Alberttown Police Station. The suspected narcotics were weighed and confirmed to be 31.1 grams. Bacchus was informed of the offence and is currently in police custody pending charges.
The authorities continue to crack down on illegal drug activity as part of ongoing efforts to maintain law and order in the capital.