TWO men are in police custody after ranks allegedly discovered quantities of suspected cannabis during a mobile patrol at Seventh Avenue, Bartica, Essequibo River.

Police said the discovery was made between 14:40 hrs and 15:00 hrs on Thursday, June 11, 2026, while officers were conducting patrol duties in the area.

According to investigators, ranks contacted the occupants of a wooden passenger speedboat that was docked along the shoreline at Seventh Avenue.

A search of the belongings of a 33-year-old fisherman of North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, reportedly led to the discovery of a quantity of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis concealed in a blue Lays chips container.

A further search of a 35-year-old miner of Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara, allegedly uncovered another quantity of suspected cannabis.

Both men were arrested and escorted to the Bartica Police Station along with the suspected narcotics.

Police said the substances were weighed in the suspects’ presence and amounted to 46 grams and 24 grams respectively before being lodged.

The suspects remain in custody pending charges as investigations are ongoing.