A 47-year-old vendor from Castello Housing Scheme, who was seen attempting to dispose of a black plastic bag containing a quantity of ganja, was arrested on Friday during a Police operation. Based on reports, Police, acting on information received, conducted an intelligence-led operation at Castello Housing Scheme, Georgetown, where they observed the suspect throwing a bulky black plastic bag over a fence. The bag was subsequently retrieved and searched in the presence of the suspect, during which a quantity of cannabis was found.

The suspect and the suspected cannabis were taken to the East La Penitence Police Station, where the ganja was weighed and amounted to 30 grams. He remains in custody as investigations continue.