A taxi-driver who was charged with trafficking over eight pounds of cannabis reportedly found in the trunk of the car he had been driving, was yesterday sentenced to three years for the crime, and fined $1.7 million.
It was alleged that Sherwin Edward Clarke, on February 11, at Fire Side Grill, in George-town, had in his possession 3.86 kilogrammes (8.5 pounds) of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.
Clarke, who was charged in February, was on trial before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan.