A 26-year-old mechanic from Bartica has been charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
Marlon Kennedy of Bartica, Essequibo River, appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Kennedy was charged under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act.
The charge was read to him in court, where he pleaded not guilty to the allegation.
He was granted bail in the sum of $60,000, and the matter was adjourned to June 19, 2026, for continuation.
The case will return to court in over a month’s time as investigations continue into the alleged narcotics possession.
