BARRY Dataram, his common-law wife Anjanie Boodnarine, together with Kevin Charran and Trevor Gouveia, who were all charged with possession of narcotics, made yet another appearance before City Magistrate Judy Latchman as the trial into the allegation continued on Wednesday.Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) prosecutor, Kunyo Sandyford-Thompson, in her previous appearance, made submissions for City Magistrate Judy Latchman to summon television news reporter Travis Chase and his video operator to the witness stand to testify against self-confessed drug trafficker Barry Dataram in court.

On Wednesday, the magistrate stated that she would allow the CANU prosecutor to put forward her evidence before she makes a ruling on whether the summons would be granted.

However, Attorney-at-Law Glenn Hanoman, who is representing the defendants, told the court that, “The court should not get involved in the prosecution’s case…”

During an exclusive interview with HGPTV’s Travis Chase in February, Dataram admitted his own involvement in the drug trade, but added that he had never been convicted for a criminal offence. “Yes, I do drugs. I wouldn’t lie, but I have never been convicted,” Dataram had declared.

He had been arrested several times, but escaped even the clutches of United States law enforcement after an extradition attempt failed.

As the trial continues, CANU officer Anthony Yarde gave further evidence in the cases. His evidence was followed by the prosecution making a submission for 692 white envelopes containing samples of the drugs to be collectively tendered and marked as exhibits in the hearing.

The matter was adjourned until May 20, 2016.