Fine and community service for five grammes of ganja

Marlon Kennedy, a 37-year-old father of three, of Block ‘E’ Sophia, yesterday pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of narcotics when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton.

The charge stated that on July 5 at Georgetown, he had in his possession 5 grammes of cannabis.

The prosecution stated that on the day in question a party of policemen on patrol in Guyhoc conducted a search on the defendant’s person and motorcycle after being prompted by