By Jim Clark

Members of the Somerville Police Gang/Anti-Crime Unit observed what they deemed to be suspicious activity at the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Broadway last Friday night.

Four individuals reportedly entered a vehicle and proceeded to the other side of the parking lot, near the former Star Market, where the car was then parked.

Officers then reportedly observed activity consistent with use of marijuana, such as rolling marijuana cigarettes and thereafter smoking them.

Police officers converged on the vehicle and reportedly detected the odor of burning marijuana, police said.

A search of the vehicle and its occupants was conducted and various quantities of a substance believed to be marijuana was found.

Justin Smith, 20, of Malden, was placed under arrest on a warrant charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor.

Jamil Bowden, 20, of Malden, was placed under arrest and charged with drug possession to distribute and violation of city ordinance possession of a dangerous weapon.