Former cop on $300,000 bail for drug trafficking

A former Policeman who now works as a centre truck driver was on Wednesday granted bail after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on a charge of possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.
Conrad Thomas, 33, of One Mile, Linden, appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty, where he was represented by attorney-at-law Jevon Cox.
Bail was set at $300,000, with the condition that Thomas report to the Police on the third Friday of every month. Magistrate McGusty also scheduled the next court hearing for December 17.
Thomas’ current legal troubles stem from an incident on November 4, when he was arrested at Lombard Street, Georgetown. Police reportedly found 4290 grams of cannabis in the tray of a centre truck which he was operating.
At his initial court appearance, Thomas denied knowledge of the cannabis and was remanded to prison. Attorney Cox explained that Thomas had been hired by a woman to operate the truck while she relocated her belongings. Cox argued that the accused had no knowledge of the drugs, noting that the woman reportedly entered the vehicle shortly before Police arrived. Thomas also denied handling or transporting the narcotics.
The prosecution initially opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the offence and the prevalence of drug trafficking cases. They argued that Thomas was alone in the truck, giving him custody and control over its contents, and presented video evidence allegedly showing him handling a green bag suspected of containing cannabis. The prosecution had also stated that when Thomas exited the vehicle, he was seen removing and replacing the bag in the truck.
On Wednesday, after considering the submissions by the defence and prosecution and taking into account Thomas’ cooperation, Magistrate McGusty granted bail.