On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at about 5.17 pm, Commander of Regional Police Division #1 Superintendent Krishna Ramana, ASP Kooldeep, Corporal Pachai, and Constable Fredrick were on mobile patrol along the Pakera road in Matthews Ridge, North West District, when they stopped a Black Toyota Fielder Wagon vehicle with registration number PAH 4429.
A release from the police said that the Commander requested a search of the vehicle for narcotics and the driver Cononiah Jupiter consented.
During the search, the police said that they found two zip lock bags containing leaves, seeds and stems, along with two joints suspected to be cannabis in Jupiter’s pants pocket.
The release said that Jupiter was cautioned and admitted that the marijuana found was for his private use and that he used it as a medication.
Jupiter was arrested and taken to the Matthews Ridge Police Station. The suspected marijuana was weighed and amounted to 4.2 grams.
The suspect is in custody assisting with the investigation.
