Customs officer to face trial for allegedly interfering with evidence
Forde is charged with allegedly removing evidence from the Road Town Police Station.
In court yesterday, Crown Counsel Leslie-Ann Faulkner said the defendant’s interview transcript was outstanding in addition to the investigating officer’s statement. Ms Faulkner noted that she will forward to Forde’s attorney and informed the court that a trial date could be set.
Magistrate Tamia Richards then set November 28, 2012 as the date for trial.
The evidence in question was in relation to a May 18 drug bust operation at Baughers Bay where a vessel was intercepted and four individuals were arrested for a number of offences including the alleged smuggling and importation of drugs.
The men arrested were Khoy Frett, Wilbert Donovan, Gavin Richards and Suruj Persaud.
On May 21, 2012 the men pleaded not guilty to being concerned with the supply of a controlled drug [2.52 kilo grams of cannabis]; importation of a controlled drug, smuggling [drug]; unlawful possession of cannabis; being engaged with smuggling; and failing to declare. The street value of the drugs is $25,200.00.
During their first court appearance, Frett, the owner of Khoy's Courier Service was granted $50,000.00 bail with $25,000.00 signed surety and $25,000.00 cash; Donovan - $40,000.00 signed surety; and Persaud - $40,000.00 signed surety.
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