A 23-year-old minibus driver was on Friday remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry for trafficking in narcotics. 

Alwyn Anthony Solomon of Lot 32 Timehri Docks, East Bank Demerara, denied the charge when it was read to him.
Particulars of the offence said on Thursday, October 30 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, East Bank Demerara, he had in his possession 2.19 kilogrammes of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) prosecutor, Oswald Massiah, told the court that the facts are as charged, and that the investigation continues.
According to reports, the defendant was destined for Canada and was in transit when his luggage was scanned and the strange object was seen. He was summoned and his luggage further checked when the illegal substance was found in nine pairs of boot soles.
He opposed bail on the grounds that for bail to be granted, special reasons must be advanced by the defendant under which section Solomon is charged.
The defendant told the court that he is represented by attorney-at-law, Mark Waldron; however, his counsel was not present in court. He informed the court that he had been charged with break and enter and simple larceny offences before, but was never convicted.
The prosecutor’s objection was upheld, and the case was transferred to the Providence Court for hearing today. (Geeta Rampersaud)