ANDRE, Dexter and Brian McAlmont were allegedly intercepted at the Aroaima checkpoint in the Berbice River with 2000 grams of cannabis in their possession, allegedly for the purpose of trafficking; and with one .32 Taurus revolver in their possession, even though none of them is the holder of a firearm licence.Andre, a 25-year-old welder of One mile Wismar, Linden, will spend his Christmas in prison, being remanded on Friday by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for the possession of narcotics and an illegal firearm. Magistrate McLennan has also issued arrest warrants for Dexter and Brian McAlmont.

Police Prosecutor Deniro Jones objected to bail being granted to Andre on the ground that no special reason was given for the accused to be placed on bail.

According to the facts, on the day in question, Andre McAlmont was the driver of a motor car which was stopped at the checkpoint. When the two others in the car noticed the police, they fled, leaving Andre alone to face the lawmen.

When the police searched the vehicle, the articles mentioned in the charge were found on the floor in the back area of the vehicle.

The matter has also been transferred to the Linden Magistrate’s Court for January 3, 2017.