By FARRAH JOHNSON
Tribune Staff Reporter
fjohnson@tribunemedia.net
A MAN who was caught with cocaine told police officers that he found the drugs on a Family Island beach, a court was told.
Gregory McPhee was charged with dangerous drug possession with intent to supply after it was claimed that he was caught driving in Acklins with a package of cocaine on September 14.
He pleaded not guilty when he first appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney and his case was adjourned for trial.
When PC 3822 Jarad Butterfield gave evidence yesterday, he said that around 10.35am on the day in question, he and his partner went to True Blue settlement in south Crooked Island. He said while they were in that area, they saw a grey Nissan Note travelling north.
PC Butterfield said the driver appeared to look in the direction of their marked police car before acting suspiciously. As a result, they used fog horns and sirens to beckon for the car to stop. He said when the car complied, they noticed three male occupants inside who they ordered to get out of the vehicle. Once they did so, all of the men were informed that they would be searched, the court was told.
“During the search of Gregory McPhee, I found a blue bag inside his pants in his waist area,” PC Butterfield said. “Upon examining it, I discovered a square clear wrapped package with suspected cocaine. McPhee was then cautioned and arrested.”
The officer said when McPhee was interviewed in police custody, he claimed he found the drugs on the beach in Acklins. The other two suspects denied having care, custody or control of the drugs.
The case continues.
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