Officers attached to Drug Squad Unit during an operation on Saturday 19th March 2022, executed a search warrant at the home of Ron Richardson, 30 years, Vendor of Grenville, St. Andrew. During the search three (3) packages of cannabis weighing sixteen (16) pounds were seized. The drug has an estimated street value of EC$36,288.00.
Ron Richardson along with Vincentian national Roland Hooper, 35 years, Construction Worker of Petit Bordel, St. Vincent and Grenadines were arrested and charged for Trafficking in a Controlled Drug following the discovery.
Both men appeared at the Grenville Magistrate’s Court on Monday 21st March 2022 and were granted bail two sureties each.
Ron was granted bail in the sum of EC$20,000.00 while Roland was granted bail in the sum of EC$20,000.00, with EC$10,000.00 to be posted in cash and EC$10,000.00 in assets.
As part of their bail conditions, they both have to surrender all travel documents and report to Grenville Police Station on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday weekly between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm.
The matter was adjourned to 31st March 2022.