A LABOURER of Wismar, Linden, appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry charged with possession of cannabis sativa for the purpose of trafficking. According to the particulars of the offence, Shawn Nestor on February 21 at Wismar had in his possession 100 grams of cannabis sativa (marijuana).
Police Sergeant Kerry Bostwick, prosecuting, stated that the defendant is a drug addict. On that day, the police were on patrol when they searched the defendant and allegedly found in his left side pocket a quantity of leaves, stem and seeds, suspected to be cannabis. The defendant was told of the offence and was arrested.
The matter was transferred to the Christianburg Magistrate’s Court for February 26.