Truck driver arrested with narcotics in toolbox

The bags contained 18 parcels of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis, Police said.

Bacchus, a resident of New Amsterdam, Berbice was the lone occupant of the truck.

Police said he was told of the offence committed, cautioned and claimed a “Rastaman” gave him the bags to drop off over the “west side”.

Bacchus was arrested and escorted to the Providence Police Station.

He was placed in custody as the investigation continues.