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Man remanded on ganja charge
Richard Dey was yesterday remanded by Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after he appeared to answer a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
It is alleged that on January 20, last, at the Transport and Harbours Wharf, Bartica, he had in his possession 975g of cannabis.
Dey, who was unrepresented, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Police Prosecutor, Joel Ricknauth, requested that the accused be remanded and the matter be transferred to the Bartica Magistrate’s Court.
Magistrate Octive-Hamilton granted the application and remanded the accused. She then transferred the matter to the Bartica Magistrates’ Court where the accused is expected to appear on January 27.
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