A man described by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) as a repeat offender has been granted bail on fresh drug trafficking charges, despite prosecutors’ objections, after appearing before the Wales Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Prince Bagot, charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking specifically 390 grams of cannabis pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Weaver. CANU prosecutors objected to bail, pointing to Bagot’s criminal history and existing matters before the court, but the magistrate granted bail in the sum of GYD $500,000. The case was adjourned to May 25, 2026.
The charges stem from an operation conducted on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Lot 108 David Rose Street, Bagotville, West Bank Demerara, where CANU officers intercepted Bagot at his business premises. A search of the shop and adjoining residence uncovered 390 grams of cannabis, 3.5 grams of MDMA (ecstasy), twenty-five 7.65mm live rounds of ammunition, and GYD $608,450 in cash suspected to be proceeds from narcotics trafficking.
Significantly, Friday’s arrest was not Bagot’s first brush with CANU this year. On January 22, 2026, officers raided the same Bagotville address and allegedly found him in possession of 912 grams of cannabis, 11 grams of ecstasy and a substantial sum of cash. Following that arrest, he was granted bail of GYD $150,000 with conditions requiring him to report to CANU monthly.
Authorities stressed that the latest alleged offence was committed while Bagot was already on bail for the January charges, which remain active before the court a fact that formed the cornerstone of CANU’s unsuccessful bid to keep him remanded. Law enforcement officials noted that Bagot has a history of prior convictions, including previous prison time for various offences.
