An excavator mechanic was remanded to prison on Tuesday by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan when he
Desmond Rigby
appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged for possession of cannabis.
Thirty-three-year-old Desmond Rigby of Sophia, Greater Georgetown, is accused of having 173 grams of cannabis in his possession for the purpose of trafficking, within the vicinity of the Cuyuni River, in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
He pleaded not guilty to the charge. Police Prosecutor Neville Jeffers told the court that on the day in question, the defendant was found with a blue Haversack which contained the leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be that of cannabis.
Jeffers further told the court that the accused was then booked and charged for the offence.
It was while in custody, Jeffers stated, that Rigby confessed to the offence, stating “Officer this is me own I just going and drop off this fine shipment.”
The unrepresented man was remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate McLennan and the matter was transferred to the Bartica Magistrate’s Court. The matter will be continuing on June 9.
