Police ranks, led by a Gazetted Officer, conducted an eradication exercise at Bartica Village, Upper Berbice River, between 06:00hrs and 12:30hrs on Thursday, August 6, 2026. During the exercise, one field measuring approximately two acres was located, on which approximately five thousand (5,000) suspected cannabis plants were discovered. A makeshift camp measuring approximately 10 feet by 10 feet was also found. A search of the makeshift camp led to the discovery of one 12-gauge shotgun along with six (6) matching 12-gauge cartridges. The suspected cannabis plants were uprooted and destroyed, while the makeshift camp was destroyed by fire.