Yesterday, around 19:00hrs, a mobile patrol in the vicinity of Stanleytown Public Road, West Bank Demerara (WBD), stopped motorcar PZZ 3217 after seeing a bulky parcel thrown out of the window.
The car was being driven by a 26-year-old off-duty policeman. A 28-year-old man was also in the vehicle at the time.
On opening the said parcel, it was said to contain a quantity of cannabis sativa leaves, seeds, and stems.
Both men were arrested and told of the offence and cautioned. The 28-year-old male claimed ownership of the parcel but refused to give a statement.
The driver claims he is an off-duty policeman who works a private hire taxi on his off-duty hours.
They were escorted to the La Grange Police Station, where the narcotic was weighed in their presence and it amounted to 231 grams.
The main suspect was taken into custody while the policeman was placed under close arrest.
