Sixty-Two Grams and a Careless Mistake | Barbados News

A 66-year-old man, Lordon Emmanuel Beckles, tried to swallow cannabis when cops caught him smoking weed on Nelson Street—but they found 62 grams, enough to supply others. He admitted to possessing a trafficable amount with intent to distribute, claiming it was just a joint. Despite his plea for leniency, the court fined him $300, with jail time looming if he can’t pay. A sobering lesson: even small amounts carry heavy consequences when distribution is involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e03bc6377760d5b