An operation conducted inside the Mazaruni Prison unearthed close to 1600 grammes of cannabis and a number of prohibited items, the Guyana Police Force said on Tuesday. In a statement, police said the search was conducted at the Mazaruni Prison by ranks of the Bartica Police Station in collaboration with ranks from the prison.
While searching the upper dormitory, a prison officer found a black plastic bag lodged in the ceiling of the structure. Upon further examination, the bag was found to contain a quantity of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be marijuana.