Pregnant woman, security guard charged with marijuana possession
Sharda Mohammed
Sharda Mohammed

SECURITY guard Nigel Duke, 43, of Lot 1985 Festival City, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, and pregnant mother of eight, Sharda Mohammed, 47, of ‘B’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown, appeared yesterday before City Magistrate Judy Latchman, charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.It is alleged that on June 15, at Nutmeg Street North Ruimveldt, they had in their possession 2.738 kilograms (more than six pounds) of compressed cannabis (marijuana) for the purpose of trafficking.

Represented by Attorney-at-law Melville Duke, the duo pleaded not guilty to the offence, and the attorney pleaded for reasonable bail to be granted them. He noted that the pregnant Mohammed had visited the location to take lunch for Duke, a security officer at the location which houses a car rental, Internet café and apartments.

Police Prosecutor Kerry Boswick, however, strongly opposed bail on ground that no special reasons had been advanced by the defence.

According to the prosecutor, ranks, acting on information, visited location and requested to conduct a search of the premises. During the search, the compressed cannabis was found in the kitchen of the Nutmeg Street residence, and Duke reportedly admitted to knowledge and ownership of the drug, while Mohammed told ranks that she “just came to drop off lil food.”

Magistrate Latchman nevertheless granted Mohammed $250,000 bail and remanded Duke to July 13, when the matter will be called again. >>>>

 

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