Mechanic fined, ordered to do community service for ganja possession

A 37-year-old mechanic of Adventure Back Street, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) was fined and ordered to complete community service after pleading guilty to possession of narcotics.
Meguel Carlton Toney appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Friday last before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir. He was charged with possession of narcotics, contrary to Section 4 (1) (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10.

The charge stated that on February 26 at Adventure Back Street, Essequibo Coast, he had in his possession 21 grams of cannabis.
Toney pleaded guilty to the offence and was fined $20,000 or, in default, two months’ imprisonment. He was also ordered to complete 90 hours of community service at the Suddie Police Station within 30 days. Failure to comply will result in six months’ imprisonment.
Additionally, Toney was charged with two traffic offences: unlicensed driving, contrary to Section 23 (1) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Offences Act, Chapter 51:02, and breach of insurance, contrary to Section 3 (1) of the Motor Vehicle Insurance (Third Party Risks) Act, Chapter 51:03.
He pleaded not guilty to both traffic charges. Bail was granted in the sum of $30,000 for the unlicensed driving charge and $40,000 for the breach of insurance charge.
The traffic matters were adjourned to June 25.