TWO members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were formally charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking following their arrest on Saturday.

The charges come as a result of a successful intelligence-led police operation.
Edward McCalmont, 40, of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, and John Johnson, 24, of Timehri Docks, East Bank Demerara, were apprehended on July 27, 2024 with 316 pounds of narcotics.
Both men faced charges on Tuesday under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substance Control Act, Chapter 10:10.
The defendants appeared before Principal Magistrate Ms. Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where they were read the charges. Both McCalmont and Johnson pleaded not guilty, and were remanded to prison. Their next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024.