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Duo charged with possession of Narcotics
– for the purpose of trafficking, placed on bail
A duo appeared at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court before His Worship T. Mohamed, to answer the charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking (three counts).
The charges were read to them and they pleaded not guilty on all counts. They both were placed on $50,000 bail each for the first and second count, and $10,000 each on the third count, bringing their total bail amount to $110,000 each.
Charged were: Quincy Austin, a 38-year-old gold miner, and Ameidis Joseidis Mattey Perez, 27-year-old cook, both of West Watooka Hilltop Squatting area, Linden.
The duo was both arrested on November 9, 2025, by ranks at the Itaballi Police Checkpoint.
Both accused were instructed to report to the Itaballi checkpoint on the first of every month. The matter was adjourned to January 5, 2025. (GPF Facebook Page)
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