Gorshome Edwards, a 22-year-old operator residing at Lot 822, Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, has been charged with Possession of Narcotics for the Purpose of Trafficking.
Following his arrest on Thursday, June 18, 2026, Edwards was formally charged on Friday, June 19, 2026, under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10.
He appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Friday, where the charge was read to him. Edwards entered a plea of not guilty.
Magistrate Mohamed granted Edwards cash bail in the sum of G$100,000. The case has been adjourned until August 8, 2026, for the continuation of proceedings.
