Parika man arrested after 5lbs ganja found hidden in bucket

Police in Regional Division #3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) have arrested a man following the discovery of five pounds of suspected cannabis today (Saturday, June 27, 2026) at Parika Sea Dam, East Bank Essequibo.

According to police reports, the ranks, acting on information received, went to the area at around 08:30h, where they contacted a 37-year-old labourer of Parika Sea Dam.

During the exercise, a search was conducted in the area, and a quantity of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis was found in several zip-lock bags and a plastic bucket.

The suspect was arrested and escorted to the Parika Police Station, where the suspected cannabis was weighed in his presence and amounted to five pounds before being lodged.

The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.