Half a million in ganja seized in La Brea

They are expected to appear before a magistrate in Point Fortin today. Police believe someone had minutes earlier made the large drop-off in the Beach Road area.

A police report stated that at about 9.45 am yesterday, officers of the La Brea CID were on patrol in Vance River when they observed two men acting suspiciously at the side of the road while stuffing a crocus bag. They were approached and when questioned, told police officers they were yam diggers and they were packing yams in the bag. Upon checking however, police found several blocks of compressed marijuana in the bag. Supt James, Insp Neemai and Sgt Thompson along with officers of the South Western Division Task Force and Guapo CID assisted in the operation.