Obrie Bedsford, a labourer, on Wednesday pleaded with City Magistrate Annette Singh that he be sentenced to perform community service after he was found guilty on the charge of trafficking in narcotics.
According to the Police Prosecutor, on November 29, at about 15:45hrs, a police mobile patrol PAB 2126 in Albouystown, noticed Bedsford, 35 years of age, with a black plastic bag in his hand. The police executed a stop-and-search and found the suspected narcotic in the bag. Bedsford was told of the allegation and cautioned, but chose to remain silent. However, on Wednesday he admitted to the charge. The Court also heard that the cannabis has a street value of $31,500.