Man remanded on possession of narcotics charge

A Camp Street, Georgetown, man was Monday morning remanded to prison when he appeared before the Chief Magistrate at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.

Dwayne McFarley, 21, of Camp Street pleaded not guilty to the charge stated that on October 20, 2016, at Georgetown, he had in his possession 250 grams of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.

According to the Prosecution, a raid was being carried out when the cannabis was found in a garbage bag next to a shop where the accused was standing. He was told of the offence and arrested.

However, Police reported that upon his arrest, the defendant pleaded for leniency saying, “I don’t thief, just hussle,” as such he was charged.

He was remanded to prison and is to reappear in court on November 7, 2016.