The Green Island police in Hanover seized 100 pounds of ganga during an early morning operation today (Wednesday).
Reports are that the officials were conducting an operation at about 1:30am when they spotted two men. The men took off when they saw the officers approaching and escaped.
A nearby structure was searched, resulting in the seizure of about 100 pounds of ganja and two parcels of seeds.
No arrests were made.
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