KESTER King, a 28-year-old vendor of Albouystown was arraigned Friday before Principal Magistrate Leron Daly, charged with two counts of possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.

Particulars of the first charge alleged that on September 21, 2018, at 2925 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, he had in his possession 44 kilograms of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Three other persons were also charged in relation to this matter last September. Keith Barker, 64 and Cheryl Barker, 56, along with their daughter- in-law are related to King. On the day of the discovery, September 21, 2018, ranks from the narcotics department acted upon information and conducted a search at the Barkers’ home in North Ruimveldt.

The ranks recovered the quantity of marijuana and the Barkers were subsequently arrested. However at the time of the arrest, King’s whereabouts were unknown. However, based on information from the Barkers, the police later contacted King who,when told of the allegation, confessed to ownership of the narcotic. He was then arrested and charged.

The second charge read that on March 27, 2019, at 56 James Street, Albouystown, King had in his possession eight grammes of cannabis; the defendant once again pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to police reports, the narcotic was found in King’s underwear that he was wearing at the time.

King was denied bail and was therefore remanded to prison until his next court appearance on April 18, 2019.