Soesdyke man fined $10,000 for cannabis possession

A man was yesterday fined $10,000 and ordered to serve two months community service for narcotics possession.

It was alleged that Andave Thakur, 41, of Kalicharran Sand Road, Soesdyke on August 21 had 4.2 grammes of cannabis in his possession at Kurupukari, Essequibo River.

He pleaded guilty to the charge.

Prosecutor Ramsahoye Rambajue stated that on August 21, police ranks went to