Two men who previously pleaded guilty to separate offences of unlawful possession of cannabis were sentenced at the All Saints Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

In the first matter, 48-year-old Terrance “Funk” Roberts of Federation Road appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel for sentencing after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of 267.8 grams of cannabis. Roberts was fined $5,000.00, to be paid within one (1) year.

In default, he will serve one year at His Majesty’s Prison.

In a separate matter, 32-year-old Roshawn Elliott of Potters Village also appeared before Magistrate Emanuel for sentencing after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of 1.1 pound (499 grams) of cannabis.

Elliott was fined $15,000.00 to be paid within one year. In default of payment, he will serve eighteen (18) months at His Majesty’s Prison.