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South R/veldt man accused of trafficking ganja

Feb 21, 2019 News

A man who does importing and exporting of goods was yesterday granted bail on a charge for which he allegedly was found in possession of 627 grams of cannabis.
David Pricello of 261 South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was arraigned in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before Senior Magistrate Faith McGusty.
It was alleged that on February 18, 2019 at Lodge Housing Scheme, Pricello had 627 grams of cannabis in his possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The 34-year-old accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Asked to explain himself, Pricello stated that he went to the location to pick up his daughter who lives there with her mother. “I went there, but she wasn’t home, so I decided to wait.
Pricello went on to say that police ranks later showed up with a warrant to search for firearms and ammunition. “They came and search, but I believe they didn’t find anything in the yard but they found this bag outside with the ganja inside.”
According to the defendant, five persons were arrested along with him and taken into custody. “When we got to the station, the police took me separately and told me that I have to take ownership of the bag.
Police prosecutor Seon Blackman objected to bail being granted to Pricello, based on the nature of the offence, the amount of the narcotic, the prevalence of the offence and the fact that the haversack was found on the defendant.
Moreover, the prosecutor also highlighted that the accused claimed ownership of the haversack as he was found sitting on it.
Despite the submission made by the prosecutor, Senior Magistrate Faith McGusty granted bail to the tune of $250,000 under the condition that Pricello lodge his passport. The matter was adjourned until March 13.

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