Over $455,000 in cash and 78 pounds of marijuana were seized by Police investigators on Wednesday during an operation at Five Mile, Ituni Road in the Upper Demerara River area.
A statement from the Police this morning explained that one suspect has been taken into custody, as the probe into the find continues.
The bust was made during an operation that was being carried out by Police Ranks in Region 10.
It was explained that during the operation, the investigating ranks received information that led them tracking down two motorcycles that were being operated along the roadway without registration plates.
One of the motorcycles was noticed with bulky parcels strapped to the back of it, and according to the Police, the ranks pursued the two riders. The rider with the motorcycle with the parcels was apprehended while the other rider managed to escape.
During an examination of the large parcels, the police said they discovered $455,180 in cash along with the 78 pounds of marijuana.
The 40-year-old motorcyclist was taken into custody and informed of intended prosecution. The motorcycle has also been confiscated, while investigations are ongoing to locate the second rider.
Source: News Source Guyana
