A 58-year-old labourer of Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and fined $30,000 after being found guilty of possessing 0.6 grammes of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Arraigned before Charity Magistrate Esther Sam, Bhisham (only name) has pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of narcotics for trafficking. He was found with the drug at Anna Regina Old Market Road, Essequibo Coast, on November 25.
Fined: Chatham Bipat
In another matter, for being in possession of 6.4 grammes of cannabis sativa, Chatham Bipat, 34, a carpenter of Lot 59 Walton Hall, Essequibo Coast, has been fined $10,000, in default of which he would serve three weeks’ imprisonment. Bipat, who also appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam, has admitted to having the drug in his possession on November 25.
Meanwhile, 48-year-old Judy Moriah, who was arrested on November 25 at the Anna Regina Old Market Road on the Essequibo Coast with 3.6 grammes of cocaine, has been charged with the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
On bail: Judy Moriah
She, too, appeared before Charity Magistrate Esther Sam, but pleaded not guilty to the charge. She has been placed on $10,000 bail, and her case has been transferred to the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court for calling again on December 20. (G1)
