20-Y-0 granted bail for alleged possession of marijuana

Ronald Roach of Lot 23 Middle Street, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, is accused of having in his possession 6 grammes of marijuana on July 29 in Georgetown.

The defendant was represented by Attorney-at-law, Adrian Thompson who told the court that on the day in question, police were on a drug raid and searches were conducted on several persons, when the suspected narcotics were found in a bag that belongs to Roach and not in his possession.

Police prosecutor, Dinero Jones objected to bail based on the seriousness of the offence; however bail was granted and the matter was transferred before Magistrate Alex Moore for August 07.