Security Officer nabbed with ganja in long boots

A 37-year-old Security Officer from Klien Pouderoyen, West Coast Demerara (WCD) was arrested following the discovery of a quantity of cannabis along the Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) on Friday. 

Based on reports received , police were conducting a riverine patrol in the Mazaruni River between the Bartica Stelling and the Mazaruni Prison when they intercepted a vessel. 

However, while conducting searches on the security officer and his belongings, two bulky parcels of ganja were found concealed in a pair of long boots belonging to him. 

As such, he was escorted to the Bartica Police Station, where the cannabis was weighed and amounted to 674 grams. 

The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.