Gold miner remanded over cocaine in hand luggage

Adyemi Hinds.

Adyemi Dumisani Hinds, who was set to travel to the United States, is now behind bars after he was charged and remanded over a quantity of cocaine that authorities say was found in his hand luggage at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA).

Hinds, who is said to be a gold miner and resident of Iguana Drive, North Ruimveldt, appeared at the Diamond/Grove Magistrate’s Court last Thursday and Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman remanded him to prison on a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.