Police seized over 4000 pounds of ganja during an operation in St. Thomas yesterday.

A man who is believed to be a Bahamian national has been arrested in relation to the seizure.

According to the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID), its officers were on an operation at about 2:00 A.M. when an abandoned premises was searched.

It’s reported that more than 750 parcels were discovered containing the compressed ganja, which is said to have a street value of about $12 million.

Lawmen say several boats, drums with gasoline and other items were also seized during the operation.

Director of FNID, Acting Senior Superintendent Patrae Rowe, said that the seizure highlights the continued work being done to disrupt the illegal guns-for-drugs trade.

He said ganja remains a catalyst for the guns-for-drugs trade, which in turn can fuel violence and instability within the community.