Zeelugt man on $100k bail for drug trafficking

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June 20, 2026

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Zeelugt man on $100k bail for drug trafficking

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(Kaieteur News) – A 22-year-old operator from Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, was on Friday charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

Gorshome Edwards, of Lot 822, Zeelugt, was arrested on Thursday and appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrates’ Court, where the charge was read to him.

Edwards pleaded not guilty and was subsequently placed on $100,000 bail.

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