Ranks of the force’s Narcotics Branch in Berbice were on Wednesday involved in a four-hour search operation in several villages of New Amsterdam and East Canje which led to the arrest of four persons with narcotics and items suspected to have been stolen or unlawfully obtained.
At Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje a businessman was arrested with 313 grams of cannabis.
A search of a house in St. John’s Street, New Amsterdam, unearthed 377 grams of cannabis and 15 grams of cocaine; three males have been taken into custody.
Finally, a male resident of Howard’s Alley, New Amsterdam was arrested after a search of his premises revealed a quantity of suspected stolen items and several suspected fake business stamps and a passport; he is assisting with the investigation.
The operations were spearheaded by a Senior Superintendent and twenty other ranks.