Two more arrests following ganja haul

(CNS): A man believed to have captained a canoe seized by officers from the Drugs Task Force and another man have been arrested, bringing the number of arrests made in connection with last week’s seizure of 196 pounds of ganja to four. A 35-year-old man was detained on suspicion of importation of ganja and possession of ganja with intent to supply, while the charges that the suspected captain has been arrested for are unknown. The drugs were found by officers from the Drugs Task Force who carried out a raid on Thursday, 25 June.

Two men were arrested at the George Town address during the operation. All four men arrested in connection with ganja haul have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

As part of the enquiry, officers confiscated the 32-foot Jamaican canoe fitted with a 1 x 65 horse power engine. The vessel, which was found abandoned in the water in the Prospect area, has been seized and will be forensically examined, police have said.

Anyone with information about the use and supply of illegal drugs is asked to contact their local police station, the Drugs Task Force on 949-7710 or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS). All persons calling Crime Stoppers remain anonymous, and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000, should their information lead to an arrest or recovery of property/drugs.