Albouystown man gets three years for ganja possession

Albouystown resident Lerone Yarris was yesterday sent to prison for three years after being found guilty of possession of marijuana.

Before Magistrate Judy Latchman, Yarris, 34, was found guilty on a charge that he, on May 13, had the 6.5 grammes of the drug in his possession.

According to the police, on the date in question at about 12:45 pm, police patrolling in the Albouystown community noticed Yarris acting suspiciously while riding his bicycle. He was stopped and told of the