REAAZ Bacchus, a 41-year-old truck driver from New Amsterdam, Berbice, has been ordered to post bail in the sum of $2.7 million following his arrest last Friday for possession of 9.25 kilogrammes (approximately 21 pounds) of cannabis sativa (marijuana).

The bail order was issued by Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrates’ Courts on Monday. Bacchus was granted bail on the condition that he must report to the Providence Police Station every Friday pending the hearing and determination of his trial.
The accused drug trafficker was represented by attorney Bernard Da Silva.
The case has been adjourned until July 29, 2024 for disclosure of statements.
The incident occurred when police ranks intercepted a truck, GAG 2438, driven by Bacchus in the vicinity of Bagostown public road, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
During a search of the vehicle, officers discovered two bulky shopping bags hidden in a toolbox under the truck. The bags contained 18 parcels of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis sativa. Police Headquarters reported that Bacchus was the lone occupant of the truck at the time of the search. When questioned, Bacchus claimed that a “Rastaman” had given him the bags to drop off on the “west side.” Despite his explanation, Bacchus was arrested and taken into custody at the Providence Police Station. He was subsequently charged.