REGIONAL Division Six police, on Monday, conducted a series of enforcement exercises targeting illegal drugs and motorcycle violations, seizing more than a dozen bikes and removing over 1.6 kilograms of suspected cannabis from several communities.
The operations, held on November 17, were led by Regional Commander, Assistant Commissioner Shivpersaud Bacchus and formed part of an ongoing push to curb crime and improve road safety in the division.
Police said the day began with a cordon-and-search exercise headed by Deputy Superintendent M. Newland, Assistant Superintendent J. Henry, and other ranks. Several identified hotspots were searched, resulting in the discovery of 1,635 grams of suspected cannabis sativa.
Following the drug-interdiction effort, Commander Bacchus led a motorcycle-compliance campaign aimed at unlicensed riders, persons not wearing helmets, and owners of bikes fitted with illegal noise-amplifying exhaust devices — an issue residents have repeatedly raised with authorities.
Sixteen motorcycles were seized during the operation and lodged at the Whim Police Station. The Guyana Police Force said the bikes will be examined by a licensing and certifying officer before any further action is taken.
Residents reportedly welcomed the interventions, which police said will continue as part of broader enforcement activities across Regional Division Six.