Two men are in police custody after suspected cannabis was found during a mobile patrol at Seventh Avenue, Bartica, Essequibo River.[1] The discovery was made between 14:40 hrs and 15:00 hrs on Thursday, June 11, 2026, while officers were conducting patrol duties in the area.[1] Ranks contacted the occupants of a wooden passenger speedboat docked along the shoreline at Seventh Avenue.[1]

A search of the belongings of a 33-year-old fisherman of North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, led to the discovery of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis concealed in a blue Lays chips container.[1] A further search of a 35-year-old miner of Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara, uncovered another quantity of suspected cannabis.[1] The substances were weighed in the suspects’ presence and amounted to 46 grams and 24 grams respectively before being lodged.[1] Both men were arrested and escorted to the Bartica Police Station along with the suspected narcotics.[1] The suspects remain in custody pending charges as investigations are ongoing.[1]