Latest update January 26th, 2025 8:00 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Nigerian jailed, fined $4.5M on cocaine conviction

Jun 10, 2009 News

Jacklyn Diliatu, one of the Nigerians charged with trafficking in narcotics, received a three-year jail term along with a hefty fine of $4.5 million fine from Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty. The hefty fine represented three times the value of the drugs.

In March, Mnojba Eligah Ndubiasi, Samuel Coffi and Brown Icechukwanyaola who were also charged with trafficking in narcotics, entered not guilty pleas. They have since been ordered deported.

Diliatu was however detained and had to lead a defence.

It is alleged on February 6, 2009, at Aurora, the four Nigerians were traveling in a car which was stopped and searched by ranks. A bag was found in Diliatu’s possession. It contained 4.9 kilograms of cocaine.

Counsel Glenn Hanoman in his previous submission told the court that his clients had no linkages to drugs.

The prosecutor, Oswald Pitt, told the court that the group was traveling from Venezuela to Georgetown.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | January, 24th, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Guyana in must-win Clash against Grenada to keep Nations Cup hopes alive

Guyana in must-win Clash against Grenada to keep Nations Cup hopes...

Jan 26, 2025

By Rawle Toney in Suriname (Compliments: National Sports Commission) Kaieteur Sports- After a tough 86-54 loss to host nation Suriname on Friday evening at the Ismay Van Wilgen Sports Hall,...
Read More
Spin runs riot again as Noman, Warrican lead the way on 20-wicket opening day

Spin runs riot again as Noman, Warrican lead the...

Jan 26, 2025

Young Windies women stumble again at ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

Young Windies women stumble again at ICC U19...

Jan 26, 2025

Western Tigers FC to celebrate 50 Years of Legacy in March 2025

Western Tigers FC to celebrate 50 Years of Legacy...

Jan 26, 2025

Junior Lady Jags arrive safely ahead of CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Qualifiers

Junior Lady Jags arrive safely ahead of CONCACAF...

Jan 26, 2025

Guyana Badminton Association lauds $8 Billion Sports Budget: A Game-Changer for Local Sports Development

Guyana Badminton Association lauds $8 Billion...

Jan 26, 2025

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]