A LABOURER was sentenced to 36 months imprisonment together with a $300,000 fine on a marijuana trafficking charge yesterday. 

Devon Netherman, 20, of Lot 58 Middle Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Ann McLennan and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was unrepresented by an attorney.
According to details of the offence, on August 9 at Bent Street, Georgetown, he had in his possession 25 grammes of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
The court was told by the police prosecutor that on the day in question around 22:00 hrs the police were on patrol duty at Camp Street when they saw the defendant run into a yard. Ranks followed him and enquired what he was doing there.
Subsequently, he led them to the area where he left a bag and a search which was carried out revealed the illegal substance.