St Philip duo granted bail on cannabis charges

Two St Philip residents have been granted $12 000 bail each after pleading guilty to cannabis-related offences involving a combined 19.3 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis valued at $154 400.

Rupert Orlando Crawford, 61, and Victoria Paulette Alleyne, 33, both of Work Hall, St Philip, appeared before acting Magistrate Shakieda Sealy in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Saturday where they pleaded guilty to importation, possession, trafficking and intent to supply cannabis.

The offences were allegedly committed on October 15.

The Barbados Police Service said Crawford was found with 9.6 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis, with an estimated street value of $76 800, while Alleyne was allegedly found with 9.7 kilogrammes, valued at $77 600.

 Both are scheduled to reappear in court on October 24. (PR)