—was charged in 2024 over ‘Bricks’ kidnapping

TRAVIS “Cats” Alleyne, a 28-year-old gold miner of.

West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, is back in jail after facing fresh allegations of drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.

He allegedly committed these offences while out on bail for the kidnapping of Joshua David, better known as “Bricks,” who has yet to be found.

On Friday, Alleyne appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he denied both charges.

The police stated that on September 23, in Charlestown, Georgetown, Alleyne was found carrying 4.5 grammes of cannabis intended for trafficking. They also alleged that he was in possession of a Glock 9mm pistol and a magazine without a licence.

Authorities told the court that the drugs and firearm were discovered in a bag slung across Alleyne’s shoulder. Prosecutors emphasised the seriousness of the situation, highlighting that Alleyne is currently out on bail for the unresolved abduction of David, intensifying concerns about his risk to the public.

With ballistics tests already completed, prosecutors argued that the case is ready for trial and that bail should not be granted.

Alleyne’s attorney, Damien DaSilva, vigorously challenged the police account. He contended that Alleyne had merely collected a vehicle from a Russell Street car wash when three patrol units stopped him, searched the car and subsequently transported him to the Ruimveldt Police Station. There, he claims, Alleyne was presented with the narcotics and firearm, which he denies owning.

According to him, in a recorded interview, Alleyne also rejected the allegations.

DaSilva stressed that without clear video evidence linking his client to the items, the prosecution would face difficulties proving possession.

Magistrate Singh ultimately denied bail, ordering that body-camera footage from the arresting officers be produced when the matter returns to court on October 10, 2025.

Seven men—Wayne Barker, Dameion “Dangles” Barlow, Dwayne “Shiek” Griffith, Davantai “Sharkie” Mars, Alpha Poole, Osafo “Saddest” Peters, and Travis Alleyne—have been jointly charged with the abduction of David, who has been missing since September 2024.

Each was granted $500,000 bail with conditions, including surrendering passports and weekly police reporting. David was reportedly kidnapped from Main Street, Georgetown, and extensive searches have yet to locate him. Surveillance footage captured parts of the incident.

The case remains ongoing before the courts.