A 45-year-old man was remanded to prison for possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

It is alleged that on May 18, 2018 at Kitty, Georgetown, Paul Smith had 4kg, 924 grams of marijuana. The resident of Thomas Street, Kitty denied the charge. He was represented by attorney George Thomas, who told the court that the substance was found in the yard of his client’s neighbour where his client had never been.

According to the prosecutor, CID ranks went to the home of the defendant and carried out a search. As a result, the narcotics were found in two salt bags.

Smith was refused bail and remanded to prison by Magistrate Judy Latchman. The matter was adjourned for June 11, 2018.