ALICIA Henry, who was allegedly caught with cannabis, made an appearance in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Monday and was granted $100,000 bail by Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs – Marcus.

Henry, of West Ruimveldt. pleaded not guilty to the possession of narcotics charge when it was read to her.

The charge alleged that Henry, on January 30, at Queen Street, Kitty, Georgetown, had in her possession 485 grammes of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.

Prosecutor Austin told the court that around 07:20hrs, the police acting on information , proceeded to the address mentioned in the charge and made contact with Henry.

A search of the premises was requested and Henry agreed. During the search, a quantity of leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis were found in a room the woman was occupying.

Henry was told of the offence and was cautioned. While under caution, she allegedly claimed ownership of the cannabis. Subsequently, Henry was arrested and escorted to the Kitty Police Station where the suspected cannabis was weighed in her presence.

Further investigations resulted in Henry being charged for the offence.

The matter was adjourned to March 1.