Essequibo Coast man fined for possession of ganja

An Essequibo Coast man, who was caught with a quantity of cannabis, was fined for the offence of possession of narcotics.
Jarod Granville, 22, of Lot 4 Henrietta Public Road, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), admitted to having 10.3 grams of cannabis in his possession contrary to Section 4 (1) (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act Chapter 10:10.
He was caught with the drugs on Thursday, at Anna Regina Old Market Road, Essequibo Coast.

Fined: Jarod Granville

On Friday, Granville virtually appeared at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Esther Sam where the charge was read to him and he pleaded guilty to the charge.
He was fined $10,000. Failure to pay the fine will result in him serving one month’s imprisonment.
Reports are that Police in the region acting on information received went to a shop at Anna Regina Old Market Street, on the Essequibo Coast, at about 10:50h. The business is owned by the 22-year-old businessman.
Reports are that upon arrival at the business premises, Police requested a search, to which the man agreed. During the search, a black plastic bag was found in his right hand. The bag was opened in his presence and a transparent plastic bag was inside with leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis.
Granville was arrested and allegedly admitted ownership of the cannabis.
A further search was conducted on his premises but nothing illegal was found. He was taken to the Anna Regina Police Station where the cannabis was weighed and amounted to 10.3 grams. (G9)