Keen observation by police officers who were on duty at the Grenadines Wharf on Sunday, March 17th 2024, resulted in the arrest of Kenroy Williams, a 26-year-old Unemployed resident of Owia for drug-related offences.
Investigations revealed that on the date in question, the accused attempted to convey thirty (33) pounds of Cannabis to one of the islands in the Grenadines. Williams was intercepted by the police and later charged with offences of Possession of a Controlled Drug with intent to supply it to another and Possession of a Controlled Drug for the purpose of Drug Trafficking
Williams appeared at the Kingstown Magistrate Court on Monday 18th March 2024 and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 with one (1) surety and ordered to report to the Owia Police Station every Monday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The accused travel documents were surrendered to the courts and Stop Notices were placed at ports of entry and exit as part of his bail conditions.
The matter was adjourned and transferred to the Serious Offences Court for hearing on 17th May 2024.
