$10 million worth of cannabis was seized by police during a routine stop and search exercise along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway last night.

Around 10:15pm, officers received intelligence regarding a gold coloured Nissan Tiida, suspected to be transporting firearms.

The vehicle was spotted heading west along the highway in La Horquetta and stopped.

In the car were several large rectangular plastic packages and two large crocus bags containing multiple smaller packets.

These were found to contain 99 kilograms of Creepy Colombian cannabis and the driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, was held for possession for the purpose of trafficking.

The cannabis had a street value of $10,864,953.

Regarding the find, Snr Supt-Highway Patrol Branch, Garvin Simon said, “Road stop and search exercises are a critical component of crime-fighting efforts, allowing law enforcement to intercept illegal drugs, firearms, and wanted persons before they can cause harm. These operations are especially vital during the ongoing State of Emergency, as they enhance public safety by restricting and preventing criminal activities.”