A TWENTY-eight-year-old miner of Lot 83 James Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, was on Monday refused bail for possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.Lennox Smith made his appearance before Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and denied that on Wednesday, June 20, 2015, at Region 9, he had in his possession four grammes of cocaine for the purpose.
The court heard that on the day in question, the police were on mobile patrol when they observed Smith walking in a certain manner. As a result, Smith was stopped and searched and a red Swinger match box concealing the prohibited substance was found in his crotch. A further search revealed a Ziploc bag in his pocket which also contained more of the illegal substance. Smith was told of the offence and cautioned, during which he remained silent.
Representing Smith was Attorney-at-Law Mr. Jerome Khan, who requested that bail be granted in a reasonable sum, while taking into consideration the lengthy period until the next court hearing at the Lethem Magistrates’ Court. Khan argued that a search was conducted on Smith but nothing was found on him, adding that it was nothing but a set-up.
Bail was opposed by Police Prosecutor Bharat Mangru on the basis that special reasons raised by counsel were not sufficient for the accused to be granted bail. However, after considering submissions by both the defence and the prosecution, Smith was refused bail and the case was referred to the Lethem Magistrates Court for Monday, September 7, 2015.