Duvendra Sukhdeo, a resident of Lot 14 Republic Park, East Bank Demerara (EBD) who was recently busted with $4.7 million worth in marijuana, was remanded to prison on Thursday by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan.
The 39-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charge on which he was arraigned, which alleged that on October 25, he had 15.566 kilogrammes (34 lbs) of marijuana in his possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Remanded: Duvendra Sukhdeo
Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU), acting on information, intercepted a motor car in the vicinity of Rahaman’s Park, Greater Georgetown and found eight bulky parcels containing the narcotic.
In a release, CANU said the foreign and local marijuana is worth over $4.7 million.
Sukhdeo’s next court date is on November 29, for disclosure of statements.
Earlier this week, a minibus conductor who was allegedly found with a quantity of marijuana stashed in his crotch was placed on $100,000 bail after pleading not guilty to a drug trafficking charge.
Warren Broomes, 33, of Lot K7 Edon Street, Tucville Housing Scheme, Georgetown, was arraigned before Principal Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus in that Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
It is alleged that on October 22, at Macaw Road and Arapaima Street, Tucville, Georgetown, he had 44.5 grammes of cannabis in his possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The marijuana CANU ranks found in the car
Last Friday, ranks of the CANU were conducting operations in the vicinity of Turning Point Sports Club at Tucville, Georgetown when they searched Broomes.
A release from CANU said a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems were found in Ziploc bags in the man’s crotch area. As such, Broomes, a father of three, was arrested pending charges.
A conditionality attached to his bail requires Broomes to report to CANU Headquarters every Friday until the hearing and determination of his trial.
Broomes is due for another court appearance on November 22. (G1)
