Azim Ali, the 30-year-old man who the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) said was recently intercepted with just over 68 pounds of marijuana, was remanded to prison last Wednesday after being charged with possession of the drug for trafficking.
The charge alleges that Ali, on December 5th, 2019, at De Willem village, West Coast Demerara, had 30.902 kilogrammes, equivalent to 68.127 pounds of cannabis, in his possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Ali, who stood before Magistrate Zamilla Ally-Seepaul at the Wales Magistrate’s Court, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
CANU prosecutor, Konyo Sandiford objected to bail being granted to the accused.
CANU has said that on the day in question at about 11 pm, Ali was intercepted by CANU ranks at the De Willem Village subsequent to a high speed chase. He was the driver of a car in which the drug was stashed. Three other persons who were passengers of the car made their escape while Ali was arrested after the chase.
The magistrate remanded the man to prison and adjourned the matter until January 28th, 2020 when it will be heard at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court.
