A TEENAGER of Westminster Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara was remanded to prison by City Magistrate Fabayo Azore on Wednesday for the illegal possession of 193 grams of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.

Mark Gravesande, 18, pleaded not guilty to the charge, which alleged that he had the illegal substance in his possession on May 8, 2017 at Lombard Street, Georgetown.

The unrepresented teen told the court that he was waiting for a minibus to go by his mother, who lives at Westminster Parfait Harmonie, when he was approached by an individual named ‘Jermain.’

Gravesande further explained that Jermain lives in the same area with him and the man handed him a haversack to take home and he inquired what was inside.

“When the man give me the bag five minutes later the police hold me and search the bag…is till when they search the bag then I know that drugs was inside,” Gravesande pointed out.

Police Prosecutor, Simone Payne objected to the accused being released on bail and cited the nature, gravity, prevalence and penalty of the charge. Bail was denied and the teen was remanded until May 31.