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Fisherman remanded for possession of cocaine

Sep 24, 2008 News

Acting Chief Magistrate, Melissa Robertson-Olge has remanded a fisherman of Albouystown who appeared before her on a charge with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused, Stanley Richards, on Saturday September 20, allegedly had in his possession seven grams of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. He pleaded not guilty. He is being represented by defense counsel Gary Ramlochand.

In making a bail application, Ramlochand told the court that his client has a reputed wife and two children, and is the sloe breadwinner of his household.

According to Ramlochand, on the day in question Richards was attending a funeral at Le Repentir cemetery where he was approached by the police, beaten in the public and searched.

He told the court that the accused was subsequently taken to the Brickdam Police Station where he was striped naked, tortured and burnt with cigarettes.

He said his client was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was treated for various injuries.
The lawyer added that given the medical condition of his client bail should be granted, since the law says bail can be granted in special circumstances.

However, police prosecutor Denise Griffith objected to bail on the ground that the law as it relates to narcotic charges is clear.

She added that the part of the law which states that bail should be granted if a special reason is given relates to the offence and not to the offender.

As it relates to the allegation leveled against the police about the accused being tortured, Griffith informed the defence that they should take whatever action necessary since they are aware of the law. The defence then asked for an independent medical examination to be done on his client.

His request was, however, denied and bail was refused. Richards was remanded and is expected to make his next court appearance on October 1.

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