A 22-year-old operator of Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, has been granted bail after being charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

Gorshome Edwards of Lot 822, Zeelugt, appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Edwards was charged with Possession of Narcotics for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act.

He was arrested on June 18 in connection with a narcotics matter and formally charged the following day.

The charge was read to Edwards who pleaded not guilty.

He was placed on $100,000 cash bail and the matter was adjourned to August 8, 2026, for continuation.