Two cosmetologists, charged with cocaine possession earlier this year, will have their separate trials commence on July 31 at the Providence Magistrate’s Court.
The decision was made yesterday when Tishana Edwards, 23, of Lot 2 Victoria Road, Plaisance and Ashery Corbin, made appearances once more before Magis-trate Leron Daly.
Edwards, 23, of lot 2 Victoria Road, Plaisance had initially appeared in court on February 25 charged with possessing 2.092 kilogrammes of liquid cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. The woman, who had been nabbed on Mashramani Day at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), had allegedly concealed the substance in bottles of crème liqueur.
She pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to her by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
Just two days later, Corbin, of 125 Bagotville, West Bank Demerara, appeared before the very magistrate charged with possessing 6.116 kilogrammes of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking at CJIA. This time, the court heard, the cocaine had been hidden in achar. Corbin also pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Both women were remanded to prison but subsequently received bail at substantial amounts.
