6 persons are now in custody following the seizure of over 43 pounds of marijuana by the Customs Anti-narcotics Unit(CANU) on Wednesday. According to a release from the drug enforcement agency, the interception took place at Yarrowkabra village, Linden Soesdyke Highway.
CANU’s release explained that officers conducted an intelligence-led operation that resulted in the interception of a Mahdia bound minibus carrying passengers and food supplies at Yarrowkabra village, Linden Soesdyke Highway. A subsequent search of the minibus resulted in the discovery of (19) parcels of cannabis concealed in pieces of sponge and the arrest of 6 persons. • The driver, Nelvern Isaacs; 40, along with five male passengers, were escorted to CANU Headquarters.
The cannabis had a total weight of 19.593kg, with a street value of approximately GY $6M. • All of the suspects are presently in custody pending Investigation.