(Kaieteur News) – Police discovered over two pounds of marijuana at Hosanna Street, Rosignol, West Coast Berbice, on Monday, and a suspect has been taken into custody.

According to a police statement, ranks acting on information received conducted a search of a premises in the area. While leaving, they spotted a black plastic bag lying near a dam, about 10 feet from the property. Inside, they found a bulky parcel containing leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.

The suspected narcotics were taken to the Blairmont Police Station, where they were weighed at 1.045 kilograms before being lodged. The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.