The discovery of 4.236 kilogrammes (9.3lbs) of marijuana at a Crane, West Coast Demerara home has led to the arrest of a businessman and his wife, police yesterday said.
Police ranks acting on intelligence gathered went to the home of the couple at approximately 5.30 am and carried out a search. Police said the narcotics was discovered at the bottom of the blue plastic barrel which was opened by the businessman.
“One black garbage bag containing three bulky transparent plastic parcels containing leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis was discovered.
The businessman was told of the offence committed and under caution he replied saying that ‘Is me weed don’t involve me family.” A further search conducted on the premises led to the discovery of a suspected Cannabis Sativa plant which was about two and a half feet in height under a Golden Apple tree located at the back of the yard.
“The businessman was shown the said plant and told of the offence and he admitted saying that ‘is me plant don’t involve me family,” police said.
The couple are currently in police custody and are likely to face charges during this week.
