Akeem Smith called ‘Family Man’, a 24-year-old mason of Norton Street Lodge, Georgetown, was arrested yesterday at the Weldaad Police Station (Check-Point) after he was found with two haversacks containing 11,339 grams (24.9lbs) of marijuana.
At the time, Smith was a passenger in a Toyota Noah vehicle (HC 6696), which was stopped by ranks manning the Police Check-Point.
Police searched the vehicle and its occupants, who were asked to exit the vehicle with their belongings. During the search, Smith, who had two haversacks in his possession, was searched by the ranks. Inside the haversacks were three parcels wrapped with transparent plastic containing cannabis.
Smith was told of the offence committed, arrested and cautioned, after which he admitted to the police that the drugs belonged to him.
The parcels with the narcotics were photographed, marked, sealed and lodged. Smith was placed into custody pending further investigation and charges.
