2 remanded on gun possession, narco-trafficking charges

Two East Coast Demerara (ECD) men were remanded to prison after they were arraigned for possession of an illegal firearm and possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking charges on Friday.
Vishal Raghoo, also known as Kevin, 21, a construction worker of Enterprise, ECD, was arrested on Thursday, and charged on Friday with the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
This is contrary to Section 5 (1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10.
Raghoo appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, where he denied the charge. He was released on $10,000 and the case was adjourned to December 23, 2022.
He was also slapped with a charge of possession of a firearm without licence, contrary to Section 16 (2) (a) of the Firearm Act Chapter 16:05. He denied that charge too.
The defendant was denied bail for that offence, and that case too would be called again on December 23.
Meanwhile, Jomal Flavious, a vendor of Dazzel Housing Scheme, ECD, and also of Britton Street, Plaisance, ECD, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
He appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Alyesha George, and denied the offence. He was remanded to prison. The case will continue on December 12. (G9)