Police Constable remanded after caught with 34.6kg of Ganja

A police constable from the Guyana Police Force has been remanded to prison after being formally charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

Sherman Ferguson, 31, appeared at the Friendship Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 30 April, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. The matter has been adjourned to 22 May 2025.

Ferguson’s court appearance comes nearly three weeks after he was intercepted in an intelligence-led operation along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway near Hauraruni on Thursday, 10 April. His arrest drew public scrutiny earlier this week, prompting questions as to why the case had not yet been brought before the courts.

According to police reports, Ferguson was travelling west along the southern side of the highway when ranks stopped and searched his vehicle. Inside the car’s boot, they discovered three large transparent plastic bags containing what appeared to be cannabis — specifically leaves, seeds, and stems. The substance was later confirmed to weigh approximately 34.6 kilogrammes.

Following the discovery, Ferguson was cautioned and taken into custody. He was later charged with the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.