Caribbean

Jamaican artiste arrested for marijuana in Grenada

2012-04-23 10:04:24 | (0 Comments)

CMC – Jamaican artiste, Leroy “junior” Russell, is due to appear in court in Grenada today, after he was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.

Police said that Russell, also known as ‘Tommy Lee’ was arrested at the Maurice Bishop International Airport on Sunday and the drug found in his possession.

They gave no details as to the street value of the drugs found.

They said that the 24-year-old Russell, who was the main act at a reggae show on Saturday, could face a maximum fine of EC$250,000 or US$92, 592 or jailed for two years.

Related Stories - Computer Generated.

• Grenada pleased with World Bank's assessment
• HISTORIC: Grenada's first female Governor General sworn in
• Guyanese police nab US visa con artist
• Haitian businessman arrested
• J'can sentenced to 12 months in Barbados prison

Source: The Gleaner/Power 106 News

Send your images, videos and updates to youreport@gleanerjm.com | Click here to Comment

| Print Version | More Caribbean

Latest Caribbean Articles

• Caribbean Airlines board of directors replaced
• US gives Barbados and Trinidad copyright infringement warning
• Bermuda's ratings downgraded by Moody's
• J'can sentenced to 12 months in Barbados prison
• Jamaican electrocuted in Bahamas
• Antigua PM backs new WICB president
• St Vincent prisoner killed in court
• CARICOM defends position on taking rum issue before WTO
• IDB study urges regional gov't to modernise taxation
• US congress to debate immigration bill

Your Comments

The opinions on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of The Gleaner. The Gleaner reserves the right not to publish comments that may be deemed libelous, derogatory or indecent. To respond to The Gleaner please use the feedback form.

Caribbean

Jamaican artiste arrested for marijuana in Grenada

Video