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Oct 02, 2011 News
The six Guyanese who were arrested last Saturday after their vessel was intercepted in St Lucia waters were on Friday evening slapped with ten charges. According to news out of St Lucia the six if convicted could face a minimum of 10 years’ imprisonment each.
This is the first time 60 charges were read in a St. Lucian Court and was deemed a record, according to Police source.
The men were not required to plead to the indictment and were not represented by an attorney when they made an appearance in court. The charges were instituted against Noel Persaud; Narine Cheecharran; Selwyn St. Claire France; Tandu Satesh Ramkissoon; Hardatt Sookram and Calton Rushel Sam.
The men were charged with possession of cocaine; possession of cannabis; possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking; possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking; importation of cocaine; possession of cannabis; possession of one 12 gauge shotgun; possession of 15 rounds 12 gauge ammunition; possession of 35 live rounds of 9mm firearms and possession of five live grenades.
According to reports out of the Royal St. Lucian Police Force, the vessel ‘Vicky B’ is still in the custody of the St. Lucian authorities. The vessel bears the International Maritime Organization (IMO), number 5239199
According to VP Voice, a St Lucian newspaper, the vessel was intercepted on Saturday September 24, 2011 about 22:30h, by law enforcement officials six nautical miles off Soufriere. It was reported that a search was conducted and police uncovered several items including 30 kilos of cocaine, 46 kilos of cannabis, one 12-gauge shotgun, 15 rounds of 12-gauge ammunition, 35 rounds of 9mm ammunition and five military explosive grenades.
These were concealed in a compartment at the extreme front of the ship which is currently in police custody.
The men will make another court appearance on October 4, 2011.
THIS IDIOT TELLING GUYANA WE HAVE NO SAY IN THE 50% PROFIT SHARING AGREEMENT WE HAVE WITH EXXON.
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