A party of policemen on marine patrol were in the vicinity of Edinburg Village, in the Berbice River, when they stopped a wooden boat powered by a 225 Yamaha horsepower engine.
The said boat was captained by a 25-year-old and a lone occupant, a 26-year-old male.
A search was conducted and a bulky parcel wrapped with transparent plastic was found under the boat’s bow which contained cannabis leaves, seeds, and stems.
They were told of the offence committed, cautioned, arrested, and taken to Central Police Station.
The cannabis was weighed and amounted to 539 grams.
Both suspects were placed into custody pending investigations and charges.
