An early morning road check by officers in the Eastern Districts led to the arrest of a man who supplied a false name to officers and the recovery of a quantity of ganja.

Shortly after 4.00 am on Wednesday (12 October 2011) officers, who were on routine patrol in the Savannah area, saw a white Honda Accord driving at high speed. The officers followed the vehicle and instructed the driver to stop.

When the officers spoke to the driver he provided them with a false name. A subsequent search of the car led to the discovery of over one pound of ganja in the trunk of the car.

The 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of ganja with intent to supply, consumption of ganja, and providing a false name to police officers.

Anyone who has any information about crime in the Eastern Districts, or who wishes to report any suspicious activity, should contact Bodden Town police station on 947-2220 or Crime Stoppers 800-8477 (TIPS). In an emergency always call 911.