-after nabbed at police roadblock
Christopher Graham, a 34-year-old construction worker of Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara, and Nashon Johnson, a 28-year-old driver of Lot 68 Victoria Village both appeared before Magistrate Peter Hugh at the Cove and John Magistrate’s Court yesterday to answer to the charge of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking.
Graham pled guilty while Johnson pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The court heard that on Saturday, May 04, at about 22.45 hours, police conducted a roadblock exercise on the Cove and John public road, on the East Coast Demerara.
They stopped a silver/grey Toyota Premio car, PAF 436 and detected a strong odour, suspected to be cannabis, coming from inside the car. This prompted police to search the driver and the two passengers. The car was also searched.
During the search, it was discovered that Graham had a black pouch around his waist which contained a quantity of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis. He was told of the offence committed, cautioned, and arrested.
A further search of the vehicle unearthed a black garbage bag containing a quantity of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis sativa. The driver of the vehicle, Johnson, claimed ownership. He was consequently told of the offence, cautioned and arrested.
After taking into consideration Graham’s guilty plea, the magistrate fined him $30,000 or 6 months imprisonment. Johnson was denied bail and remanded to prison.
Johnson’s next court appearance will be on May 05.
