Leona Gomes called “Alliah”, a 35-year-old housewife, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking at the Bartica Police Station.
The charge was laid under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Control Act, Chapter 10:10.
She appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Crystal Lambert where the charge was read to her and she denied the offence.
The woman of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, was placed on $200,000 bail and the case was adjourned to October 28.
It was also reported that Gomes attempted to traffic a 14-year-old girl but was nabbed at Bartica Stelling during an intel operation.
Police said that based on information received of a juvenile who was suspected of being trafficked, ranks from Regional Division Number Seven went to Bartica Stelling where they saw Gomes and a 14-year-old female of Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, who had just disembarked an incoming vessel (speedboat).
Charged: Leona Gomes called “Alliah”
The rank escorted them to Bartica Police Station where a search was conducted on Gomes who was carrying a brown haversack.
A bulky parcel wrapped with black plastic and transparent tape was found in the haversack. The parcel was cut open and ranks found inside a number of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis.
The woman was cautioned by the Police rank after which she admitted ownership of the suspected marijuana. (G9)
