A 52 year old man of Raiwaqa is in police custody for alleged drug paddling.

Assistant Spokesperson, Sergeant Suliano Tevita said the suspects house was raided yesterday afternoon and police confiscated five parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

The street value of the dried leaves confiscated is estimated at around $3,000.

Police also recovered $300 cash which is believed to have earned from marijuana sales.