A 22-year-old labourer from East Canje, Berbice, has been remanded to prison after being charged with drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.
Glen Hector, of Lot 41 New Street, Cumberland Village, was arrested on July 1, 2025, following a police operation in his community.

He was formally charged on Wednesday with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10, and possession of a firearm without a licence, under the Firearms Act, Chapter 16:05.

Hector appeared before Her Worship Ms Michelle Matthias at the Albion Magistrate’s Court, where the charges were read to him. He pleaded not guilty to both offences.

Bail was refused and Hector was remanded to prison. The matter has been adjourned to July 31, 2025, and will continue at the Reliance Magistrate’s Court.
Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the offences are ongoing.