A 52-year-old gold miner is in police custody following the discovery of 110.6 grammes of suspected cannabis at Five Miles Junction, Bartica, on Friday.
According to the police, ranks were conducting a mobile patrol in the Five Miles area at approximately 16:30hrs on September 25, 2026, when they intercepted a motor vehicle at the junction.
The vehicle was occupied by a 32-year-old taxi driver and the 52-year-old gold miner.
Police said a search was conducted, during which the older passenger was allegedly found in possession of a bulky black parcel.
The parcel reportedly contained three transparent packages with leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis.
The gold miner was subsequently arrested and taken to the Bartica Police Station along with the suspected narcotics.
Police said the substance was weighed in the suspect’s presence and amounted to 110.6 grammes.
The man remains in police custody as investigations continue.