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Drug accused remanded

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Duane Ryan Gittens was remanded to HMP Dodds for the next 28 days after he appeared in the District “A” Magistrates’ Court today charged with possession of cannabis, trafficking, possession with intent to supply and importation.

The drugs were allegedly discovered in a consignment of adhesive glue at the Bridgetown Port on August 31.

They weighed 418.8 pounds and had an estimated street value of $837 600.

The 34-year-old civil engineer of #405 Westwood Drive, Husbands, St James was not required to plead to the indictable offence.

Acting Magistrate Sandra Rawlins remanded the accused into custody and transferred the matter to Criminal Court No. 2, where the accused is expected to appear on October 2. (RA)

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