Arizona woman denies importing 900g of cannabis into Bermuda
Kyla Smith, 20, of Mesa, Arizona, pleaded not guilty in Bermuda's Magistrates' Court to importing about 900g of cannabis into St George's on 21 May 2017 and possessing it with intent to supply. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo released her on $30,000 bail with conditions to stay on the island until a mention set for 7 June.
Kyla Smith, 20, of Mesa, Arizona, pleaded not guilty in Bermuda’s Magistrates’
Court to importing about 900g of cannabis and possessing it with intent to
supply.[1]Both offences were alleged to have taken place in St George’s on 21
May 2017.[1]A Crown prosecutor told Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that the
weight of the alleged substance was just under 900 grams.[2]
Smith was an American citizen who had been staying at a Devonshire residence
since her release on police bail.[1]Tokunbo released her on $30,000 bail with
one surety, ordered her to remain on the island and to report to Hamilton Police
Station three times a week.[1]Bernews reported that the magistrate set a
mention for 7 June and also required her to surrender her travel documents, not
leave Bermuda without the court’s permission, live only at the Devonshire
address she gave police and report on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.[2]
The Royal Gazette said the case was expected to return to court the following
week to be mentioned.[1]
Case data
Every number and detail the sources state, with the sources that state it.
Charged
1
Cannabis
900 g
Agency type
Court
Cannabis
Herbal cannabis (900 g)
Activity
Smuggling, Possession, Sale
Setting
Land border
Charges
importing cannabis; possessing cannabis with intent to supply
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