Fadel Shaw, 37, a laborer from Three Friends, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, who was arrested following the discovery of 3.2 grams of cocaine in his possession, was charged and remanded to prison.
He was charged with the offense of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking and appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court last Friday.
Police stated that he was arrested on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast.
He, however, pleaded not guilty and was remanded to prison until April 14, 2026.
In a separate incident, Monty Simon, 71, a businessman, and Mekesha Simon, 30, a businesswoman, both from Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast, who were found with 3.8 grams of cocaine on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Anna Regina, were also charged and remanded to prison.
They too appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir and pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to them. As such, they were remanded and are expected to make their next court appearance on April 15, 2026.
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