Rudy Persaud and Martin Eastman, who both had cannabis in their possession, were yesterday fined $3000 each and ordered to perform three months community service by (Ag) Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
The two accused each had one gram of the illegal substance in their possession. They pleaded guilty to the charges. Eastman said that he suffers from malaria and uses the drugs as medication.