Radio host busted with over 30lbs ganja during police roadblock remanded

– says wanted to make quick money to offset mother’s medical expenses

Twenty-seven-year-old Shaima Muna, a radio announcer and singer was on Friday intercepted with over 30 pounds of cannabis during a police roadblock exercise at Weldaad, West Coast Berbice (WCB).
Police stated that on the day in question at about 5:47 hrs., ranks attached to the Weldaad Police Station stopped a motor vehicle bearing registration number PAB 6190 which was at the time being driven by Muna. There were no other occupants in the vehicle.
However, during questioning, the woman appeared to be nervous thus arousing the officers’ suspicion. In addition, the ranks sensed a strong odour of marijuana emanating from the car, prompting a thorough search.

Upon inspection of the vehicle’s trunk, the police discovered two large travelling bags—one red and one blue—both containing several parcels of marijuana wrapped in transparent plastic.
The cannabis was later weighed and totalled 14 kilograms and 515 grams with a combined street value of $4.3 million
Muna from Charlestown, Georgetown, was promptly arrested and charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
During her appearance at the Weldaad Magistrate’s Court on Friday, she pleaded guilty and told Magistrate R. Mohabir that her mother was hospitalised, and in desperation, she took the risk to transport the drugs to offset the medical expenses.
She was remanded to prison and is scheduled to return to court on October 4, 2024, during which a probation report will be presented.