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Cannabis seized in Penal (suspect arrested)

Penal district (vehicle stop), Penal, Penal - Debe

Officers of the South Western Division Emergency Response Patrol stopped and searched a red Toyota Corolla in the Penal district around 11:50 a.m. on Saturday. The search uncovered seven packets of cannabis weighing a total of 1.82 kilogrammes. A 41-year-old man from Moruga was arrested in connection with the find.

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This is the 2nd seizures reported in Penal in 2026.

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Active Safety Alert — Penal

Risk Level: 7.2/10 · Primary Concern: Assault

The 'Distance' Rule: If approached by strangers in this hotspot, keep your distance and stay moving. If you feel uncomfortable, prioritize your safety and head toward a populated area, a shop, or anywhere with other people around.

High Community Guardianship: Residents in this area are historically proactive about reporting suspicious activity early.

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