Essequibo man remanded on ganja possession charge

An Essequibo man, who police claimed was found with 400 grammes of canna-bis, was yesterday remanded to prison.

At the Georgetown Magis-trates’ Court, it was alleged that on December 10, in Essequibo, David Singh, 36, of Essequibo, had the cannabis in his possession for the purpose of trafficking.

No further details were provided to Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, who refused bail.

Singh will make his next court appearance on January 16 at the Mahdia Magistrates Court.