Two arrested following discovery of cannabis, guns, ‘ammo’ in parked lorry
The cannabis, guns and ammunition that were found in a lorry parked in a yard at Central Ameila’s Ward on Sunday (GPF photos)
The cannabis, guns and ammunition that were found in a lorry parked in a yard at Central Ameila’s Ward on Sunday (GPF photos)

POLICE in Regional Division # 10 are investigating the discovery of suspected firearms, ammunition and narcotics at a residence in Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden.

The discovery was made on February 8, 2026, at about 01:30hrs

“Acting on information received, ranks conducted a search on a motor lorry parked in the yard at the residence, during which a haversack was discovered behind the driver’s seat containing several parcels of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis.

The cannabis, guns and ammunition that were found in a lorry parked in a yard at Central Ameila’s Ward on Sunday (GPF photos)

“Further checks led to the discovery of three (3) 9mm pistols and nine (9) .32 round

s of ammunition concealed among the suspected cannabis,” the police said in a press release.

A 42-year-old businesswoman of Central Amelia’s Ward was arrested and placed into custody.

Further investigation also led to the arrest of a 36-year-old male driver of Bamia, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, at his residence.

The suspected cannabis was weighed in the presence of the suspects and amounted to 4.536 kilograms. The suspected firearms, ammunition and narcotics were thereafter lodged pending investigation.

Both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue, police said.

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