Thirty-six-year-old Jamol Johnson, who was on trial for the possession of 1.278 kilograms (kg) of cannabis, was on Wednesday found guilty and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, along with a fine of $1.150 million.
The matter was heard before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) stated that Johnson was arrested on April 8, 2025, at his East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, residence during an operation that led to the discovery of the cannabis.
He subsequently appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty to the offence of possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. At that time, he was refused bail and remanded to prison.
It was reported that officers from the CANU, acting on information received, conducted an operation at Lot 422 East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, during which 1.278 kg and one black CANiK 9 mm pistol with serial number T6472-20CC-02763, along with a magazine containing six live rounds, were discovered.
He was arrested and subsequently charged.
Discover more from Guyana Times
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
