Rrank of the Guyana Defence Force was arraigned before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged with the offence of narcotics possession.
Troyston Cort pleaded not guilty to the charge read by Magistrate Judy Latchman, which stated that on March 23, 2017, at Stabroek Square, Georgetown, Cort had 15 grams of cannabis in his possession.
Troyston Cort
The court heard that the 25-year-old was busted with the illicit substance by Police officials on patrol duty. A body search conducted on the person of the accused led to the discovery of the said narcotics in one of his pockets while other portions were said to be contained in zip lock bags in his backpack.
Defence Attorney Patrice Henry requested that the soldier be released on reasonable bail arguing that the drugs were never found on his client’s person.
Magistrate Latchman granted bail to the sum of $70,000, adjourning the matter to April 10, when Cort is expected to again face the courts.
