RONALD James, of Lot 55 Albouys Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, was, yesterday, ordered to post $40,000 bail on a possession of narcotics charge.He appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and, initially, pleaded guilty to the offence, particulars of which said, on March 21, in Georgetown, he had 10 grammes of cannabis sativa (marijuana).
But a not guilty plea was entered after James claimed he was not aware of the illegal substance, since his boss who operates a drug store gave him a bag to transport from the interior to the city.
The defendant said he was tasked to carry the bag containing cologne, deodorant, tablets etc but did not know the prohibited substance was in the medication.
Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, did not object to pre-trial liberty for the defendant and the case was transferred to Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty for report and fixture on April 28.