JAIVER Vasquez, an 18-year-old construction worker of Helena #2, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, and Barrancas Del Orinoco Venezuela, was, on Friday, charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
He appeared before Magistrate Allan Wilson at the Mahaicony Magistrate’s Court, where the charge—filed under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10—was read to him.
Vasquez pleaded not guilty and was remanded to prison. His next court date is set for August 29, 2025.
The charge stems from his arrest on July 16 by a rank attached to the Mahaica Police Station. Police said the Venezuelan was seen standing on a bridge at Helena #2 with a black one-strap bag hanging around his neck.
A search conducted on his person and bag unearthed 11 grams of suspected cocaine. In total, 14 grams of the illegal drug were seized.