A VENDOR accused of marijuana trafficking was remanded to prison yesterday when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.Sheldon Brown, 39, of Lot 65 Cross Street, Werk-en-Rust, pleaded not guilty to the charge which stated that on Tuesday in Georgetown, he had in his possession 54 grams of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.
According to the man’s lawyer, Paul Fung-a-Fat, his client had no connection to the drug and it was found in the passageway of the tenant housing that Brown rents.
However, Police Prosecutor Bharrat Mangru told the court that police narcotics ranks, acting on information, went to the defendant’s home where he operates a wash-bay in front of the yard, and requested to conduct a search.
The court heard that the illicit substance was found concealed in front of the passageway leading to Brown’s place, and when he reportedly confessed to the ranks under caution, Brown said: “It’s lil old weed I forget up deh.” He was told of the offence and was charged.
The prosecutor objected to bail on the grounds that no special reason was given by the defence and the fact that the defendant admitted to the offence.
Bail was refused and the matter was adjourned until April 20 when it will be called before Magistrate Fabayo Azore.