Fazil Ali of Lot 61 Barr Street, Albouystown, Georgetown was yesterday sentenced to three years’ imprisonment together with $37,000 fine on a drug trafficking charge. He made his appearance before Magistrate Judy Latchman on June 17 and was refused bail on the grounds that no special reason was given to the Court.
The 19-year-old unemployed man pleaded not guilty to the charge offence that said on May 15 at Albouystown, Georgetown he had in his possession 75 grammes of cannabis-sativa (marijuana) for the purpose.
Police Inspector, Joel Ricknauth, prosecuting, said acting on information the Police went to the home of the prisoner to conduct a search. With his permission, a search was conducted in his presence and a transparent plastic bag was found under his mattress.
The Prosecutor said the defendant told the ranks that he bought the prohibited substance to make a hustle.
The trial commenced on June 17 and he was found guilty as charged for the offence.
Magistrate Latchman informed the accused that it was found that he had knowledge and physical control of the narcotics.
The Magistrate took into consideration several factors which include his age, first offender, the prevalence of the offence and the quantum involved.
The prisoner did not wish to say anything as it relates to the sentencing but told the Court that, he was supposed to look after a Police Clearance for a job he was seeking.