Two held without bail in Nassau over 554 lb of suspected marijuana
Nheru Newton, 44, and Edgar Bonimy, 39, were arraigned in a Nassau magistrate's court over 554 pounds (about 251 kg) of suspected marijuana found on 9 January 2019, valued at $554,000. Both pleaded not guilty, were denied bail and were remanded until 5 April, while police searched for a third man.
Nheru Newton, 44, of Wellington Street, and Edgar Bonimy, 39, of Golden Gates,
were arraigned in a Nassau magistrate’s court before Judge Subusola Swain.[1]The two men were alleged to have been found in possession of 554 pounds (about
251 kg) of suspected marijuana on 9 January 2019.[1]The drugs were given an
estimated street value of $554,000.[1]
Both men were charged with possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply
and conspiracy to possess dangerous drugs with intent to supply.[1]Both
pleaded not guilty and were denied bail.[1]They were remanded to the Bahamas
Department of Correctional Services and are due to return to court on 5 April.[1]
Police were also searching for a third man, Ernest Knowles Jr, in connection
with the drug find.[1]
Photos and video
Two photographs of the men charged over the 554 pounds of suspected marijuana, one in an orange shirt and one in a green and white striped shirt, escorted by officers whose jackets read DEU. Photo: Eye Witness NewsPhoto details
Only one account of the arraignment could be opened; searches found no second report of the find, the arrests or the court appearance.
The article says the two were arraigned 'on Monday' without giving the date; the appearance is treated as on or before the 15 January 2019 publication, and no calendar date is stated.
The headline and URL give 544 lbs while the body twice gives 554 lbs; the report uses 554 lbs and the $554,000 value, which matches it.
The 554 lbs is converted to about 251 kg; no separate official weighing is reported.
The $554,000 is an estimated street value and is recorded as Bahamian dollars, as the article gives only a $ sign.
The article does not say where the marijuana was found, whether either man was arrested at the time, or what role the third wanted man, Ernest Knowles Jr, is alleged to have.
No outcome of the 5 April 2019 mention, or of the case, was reported in the opened source.
The page publishes side-by-side photographs of the two accused, matching its description of the orange and the green and white striped shirts; no separate credit is given.
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