Thirty- nine- year- old, Orin Matthews of North Sophia, Greater Georgetown and 22- year-old Tabika Peters of Lot 169, Paradise, ECD were yesterday charged with Possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking after they were detained by ranks on Friday last at the Berbice Bridge Checkpoint. 
It is alleged that both Matthews and Peters were traveling in a hire car on Friday, March 20th, which was driven by Matthews when they were intercepted by police at the Berbice bridge. Ranks at the checkpoint then conducted a search of the vehicle and discovered nine parcels of compressed cannabis.
Yesterday, the duo made their first appearance at the New Amsterdam Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Peter Hugh, where the charges were read them, however, they pleaded not guilty and were placed on $250,000 bail each.
The matter was adjourned to April 14th where they will make their second appearance in court to stand trial.