Police have arrested and charged two men in separate drug-related cases.
Ronald Torres, a 38-year-old labourer from Rincon village, Moruca, and Dexter Griffith, a 51-year-old resident of Viva-la-Force, EBD, now find themselves entangled in legal proceedings.
Charged: Dexter Griffith
Torres was apprehended on June 21, 2023, and subsequently charged on June 23, 2023, under Section 5 (1) (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (Control) Act Chapter 10:10.
The charge alleges his involvement in possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. During his virtual appearance at the Acquero Magistrate’s Court on June 23, Torres entered a plea of not guilty.
However, he was remanded to prison until the case resumes on July 5.
Meanwhile, Griffith was also arrested on June 21 at the 70km Police Checkpoint.
Remanded: Ronald Torres
Authorities discovered 199 grams of Cannabis sativa in his possession, leading to charges of possession of narcotics under Section 5 (1) (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Control Act Chapter 10:10.
At his hearing before Magistrate Christel Lambert at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on June 23, Griffith also pleaded not guilty. However, he was granted bail in the sum of $100,000. The case has been slated to reconvene on July 9.
These recent arrests highlight the continued efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug-related activities within the region. The legal system remains committed to ensuring that justice is served and that those involved in narcotic offences face appropriate consequences. (G9)
