A 53-year-old miner of Triumph, East Coast Demerara, was caught with 279 grams of cannabis yesterday at a boathouse in First Avenue, Bartica.
According to police, the man, upon seeing a police patrol, rank aback the Vulture boathouse.
Police gave chase, caught up with the suspect and conducted a search on him. A black plastic bag that he had in his right hand was found containing a quantity of cannabis leaves, seeds, and stems.
The suspect was told of the offence committed, cautioned and admitted to ownership. He was arrested and escorted to the Bartica Police Station where the narcotics was weighed in his presence and amounted to 279 grams. He was placed into custody pending charges.
