One in the trio, Osman Brummell, 23, of Lot 63 Cross Street, Werk-en-Rust, denied that he trafficked half a gramme of cocaine on September 7.

His case, like that of Joseph Wilburg, 38, of Kuru Kururu Squatting Area, along Soesdyke/Linden Highway, was transferred to another Court for October 20.

Wilburg, too, pleaded not guilty to being in possession of 89 grammes of cannabis (marijuana) for the purpose, also on September 7.

The defendant said he was arrested when a man ran from behind him after dropping something.

But the arresting policeman told the Court Wilburg was acting in a suspicious manner and a search of his person yielded the narcotic in one of his pockets while the other person with him escaped

Ronaldo Faria, 28, was the man charged with fraudulent misappropriation.

It is alleged that, last April 17, he, being entrusted with $200,000 to purchase an all terrain vehicle (ATV) for Marvin Persaud, converted the money to his own use and benefit.

Faria refuted the allegation but the virtual complainant said the defendant assured him he could acquire the motorbike for him within two days, as he was employed at Beharry Auto Sales.

But after the time passed and he failed to make contact with the defendant, the next occasion on which he saw him, the latter tried to escape but Police apprehended him.

That case will be called again on September 23.