On September 20, 2026, police arrested and charged Jovannie Mathews, a 22-year-old chef of Canouan, with two counts of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply it to another.
Investigations revealed that on September 19, 2026, the accused allegedly had in his possession 288 grammes of cannabis with intent to supply it to another.
He was also charged with having in his possession 2,027 grammes of cannabis with intent to supply it to another.
The offences were allegedly committed at Happy Hill, Canouan. Mathews appeared before the Serious Offences Court on September 21, 2026, where he pleaded guilty to both offences.
For the possession of 288 grams of cannabis he was fined $110.00 ECC, to be paid forthwith. If he defaults, he will spend three months at His Majesty’s Prison.
For the possession of 2027 grams of cannabis he was fined $1,000.00 ECC, to be paid forthwith. If he defaults, he will spend three months at His Majesty’s Prison.
