COLIN Accra of Lot 3809 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, on Tuesday last, charged with possession of narcotics. He was placed on $50,000 after he pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Particulars of that charge are that on Sunday, February 16, at Stabroek Market, he had in his possession 14 grammes of cannabis-sativa (marijuana).

Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, said that on the day in question, around 08:00 hrs, police on duty at the Stabroek Market area observed Accra behaving suspiciously and conducted a search on his person, unearthing a black plastic bag containing the prohibited substance from within his crouch.

Prosecutor Grant did not object to bail, and the case was transferred to Magistrate Faith McGusty for report and fixtures on March 14.

(Geeta Rampersaud)