A MAN was arrested on Tuesday after attempting to escape during a police operation that uncovered a quantity of narcotics at a residence in One Mile Potaro Road, Bartica.

Police in Regional Division #7 conducted the operation at the home of Blossom Holder and Deon Roberts, informing them of their intent to search the premises for illegal items, including drugs, firearms, and ammunition. Holder and Roberts consented to the search of their 10×15-foot residence.

However, as officers entered, Roberts grabbed a small white bucket and jumped through the back window of his bedroom in an attempt to flee. Police ranks immediately pursued and apprehended him. Upon inspection, the bucket was found to contain a quantity of narcotics.

Roberts was arrested and taken to the Bartica Police Station, where the narcotics were weighed as follows: Suspected cannabis – 427 grams; suspected cannabis gummies – 10 grams; suspected ecstasy – 3 grams; and suspected amphetamine – 22 grams
During a video and audio-recorded interview, Roberts admitted ownership of the narcotics. Investigations are ongoing.