Middle Rd duo remanded on separate drug charges

Two residents, both of 156 Middle Road, La Penitence, were yesterday remanded to prison after being arraigned on narcotics trafficking charges following a police raid of their dwelling where the illegal substances were allegedly found.

The allegation against Owen Atkins is that on June 7 at 156 Middle Road, La Penitence, he had in his possession 18 grammes of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.

On the said day and at the same address, Brian Matthews is accused of