Farmer, cart operator charged with possession and trafficking of 554 grams of cannabi

A 53-year-old cart operator of Lowmans Leeward and a 52-year-old Biabou farmer were charged with drug possession and trafficking.

Rudolph Marshall and Saville Keir allegedly had in their possession five hundred and fifty four (554) grams of cannabis with the intent to supply to another, the purpose of drug trafficking. The offences were committed at the Kingstown Wharf about 5:50 pm on the April 11, 2024.

Marshal and Keir appeared before the Serious Offences Court.  Marshall pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of controlled drug and was fined $500 EC. He also pleaded not guilty for drug trafficking which was withdrawn. Keir pleaded guilty to possession of Controlled Drug and Drug Trafficking. He was fined for the $500 EC for the offence of drug trafficking, and was reprimanded and discharged for the offence of possession of controlled drug.