Minibus driver remanded for narco-possession

Thirty-eight-year-old Allan Stephen, a minibus driver of Tabatinga Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) was on Thursday remanded to prison for being in possession of over 11kg of ganja.
Stephen was arrested following an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Commander and officers of Division 4B (East Bank Demerara) along the Providence Public Road, EBD, on Saturday last.

Police stated that during the operation, Stephen, who was driving a white Pitbull minibus (Route 94, with registration number BAB 5234) was stopped and a search was conducted on the passengers and vehicle.
During the operation, a total of 11,200 grams of cannabis was found hidden in a cardboard box on top of the vehicle.
Following his arrest, Stephen was formally charged under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10 of Guyana’s legal statutes, specifically for the offence of Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Traffic.
He made his appearance at the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrates’ Courts before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman during which he professed his innocence and pleaded not guilty. He was remanded and will make his next court appearance on September 13, 2023.