By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A JAMAICAN man was sent to prison yesterday after he was accused of having $94,000 worth of marijuana in his home last Saturday.
Acting Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley charged Bryan Sparkes, 53, with possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.
Sparkes was allegedly found with 47lb of hydroponic marijuana in his residence in Faith United Way on March 16. Police reportedly also seized a large sum of cash during this drug bust, which was suspected of being the proceeds of crime.
After Sparkes pleaded not guilty to the charge, prosecutor Inspector Deon Barr objected to his bail.
Inspector Barr also said the defendant had pleaded guilty earlier that day to an immigration charge of having no status in The Bahamas.
Sparkes will be remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services until his trial begins on July 17.
Tonique Lewis represented the defendant.
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