Two men are expected to appear before a Point Fortin Magistrate today, charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
Ishmael Mitchell, 36, a lorry man, of Pashley Street, Laventille, and Ricardo Prospect, 32, a truck driver, of Short Street, Mt. Hope, were charged with the offence, after being arrested by officers of the South Western Division Task Force (SWDTF), during an anti-crime exercise, conducted in the Cedros district, around 5:35pm, on Wednesday 29th August, 2018.
During the exercise, supervised by Sgt. Sheldon Ablacksingh, officers proceeded to Southern Main Road, Granville, where they had cause to stop and search a white Mitsubishi Hiace truck with two male occupants.
A search of the vehicle resulted in a white crocus bag containing 25 plastic packets containing 11.5 kilogrammes of marijuana being discovered.
The drug has an estimated street value of $115,000.
The accused were arrested in connection with the find and charges were laid by PC Sterling Sandy, of the SWDTF.