An Owia man has been charged with trafficking cannabis to the Grenadines after being intercepted by police officers on duty at the Grenadines Wharf.

Investigations revealed that on Sunday, March 17, 2024, Kenroy Williams, age 26 and unemployed, allegedly tried to convey thirty-three(33) pounds of Cannabis to one of the islands in the Grenadines.

He was intercepted by the police and later charged with offences of Possession of a Controlled Drug with intent to supply it to another and Possession of a Controlled Drug for the purpose of Drug Trafficking.

Williams appeared at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court on Monday 18, March 2024 and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 with one surety and ordered to report to the Owia Police Station every Monday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.

His travel documents were surrendered to the courts and Stop Notices were placed at ports of entry and exit as part of his bail conditions.

The matter was adjourned and transferred to the Serious Offences Court for hearing on May 17, 2024.