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Doris Joseph, a 43-year-old woman, was fined $101,000 after she was caught with 338 grammes of cannabis on Saturday while heading to Region One (Barime- Waini).

According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), the woman was caught with a bulky parcel containing cannabis on Saturday. She was arrested and taken to CANU’s headquarters.

On Monday, she appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on charges related to the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. She pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a fine of $101,000, a second CANU release said.

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Two men — Laurence France and Drawn Williams— were taken into custody after CANU ranks found several parcels of cannabis and cocaine at a Tabatinga, Lethem residence on Friday.

According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), ranks went to the location based on information received. While there, a search was conducted, and the narcotics were found.

The two men were arrested and taken to CANU’s Lethem office. The narcotics were also seized and, when weighed, amounted to 45 grammes (cocaine) and 27 grammes (cannabis).

Investigations are ongoing.

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A 30-year-old porter was arrested on Sunday after Police in Regional Division Seven found him carrying narcotics in Milo and Nestums tins at the Sherima Police Checkpoint.

The Guyana Police Force on Monday said the man was intercepted while at the checkpoint at about 10:09 hrs. The police said the ranks stopped a motor lorry that was en route to Puruni Landing and during a search of the vehicle, police discovered a shopping bag concealed in the passenger-side storage compartment.

Inside the bag were a Milo tin and a Nestum tin, each containing transparent plastic bags with whitish, rock-like substances suspected to be cocaine, along with a quantity of pills suspected to be ecstasy.

The porter of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was arrested and escorted to the Bartica Police Station along with the suspected narcotics. Upon weighing the items, in the presence of the suspect, it amounted to 56 grammes, while the suspected ecstasy weighed 98.91 grammes before being lodged.

The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.

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A 43-year-old man of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, died on Sunday, after he was struck by a motor car while crossing Lusignan Public Road.

The deceased man was identified as Arvindo Mahaballi. The accident occurred at about 19:18 hrs and involved motor car PAK 2521, which was being driven by a 28-year-old taxi driver of Buxton, East Coast Demerara.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the motor car was proceeding west along the northern driving lane of the southern carriageway when it collided with Mahaballi, who was reportedly crossing the roadway at the time.

Mahaballi sustained multiple injuries about his body and was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor on duty from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.

The body was later escorted to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination.

A breathalyser test conducted on the driver recorded readings of 0.032% and 0.029% blood alcohol content (BAC). The vehicle involved has been lodged pending examination, and the driver remains in police custody assisting with investigations.

Investigations are ongoing.

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A 22-year-old Venezuelan labourer is hospitalised after two males on a motorcycle robbed him of several items on Saturday night.

The Guyana Police Force on Monday said the investigation into the matter is ongoing. It revealed that the man was robbed and sustained injuries on Saturday night at about 19:40 hrs, at Flamboyant Street, Eccles Industrial Site, East Bank Demerara.

The Police said the victim left a supermarket in the area and was walking east along the street when two identifiable males on a motorcycle approached him. The pillion rider dismounted and confronted the victim, after which a scuffle ensued. During the confrontation, the pillion rider allegedly discharged a firearm, causing the victim to receive injuries to his left leg. The man was then relieved of a cellular phone and $30,000.

The men then fled the scene and Emergency Medical Technicians were summoned, after which the man was transported to the Diamond Regional Hospital, where he is receiving medical attention. His condition is listed as stable.

Police said a 9mm spent shell was recovered and lodged, and the CCTV cameras in the area will be reviewed as part of the investigation.

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Leeds United have said loud boos during a brief pause in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast in Saturday’s match at Elland Road were “disappointing”.

In the 13th minute of the 17:30 GMT kick-off in the Premier League, players from Leeds and visitors Manchester City came to the side of the pitch to take in fluids and energy supplements.

But there was a cacophony of jeers and whistles throughout the break which lasted about a minute.

Leeds did not comment on the matter when contacted by BBC Sport on Saturday.

Comments under Leeds‘ Instagram posts from the weekend have been inundated with messages about Ramadan and the reaction of supporters to the break.

It is understood a number of fans have emailed the club expressing their anger at the lack of public response from the club, with one saying they were “deeply disturbed” and “embarrassed” by what took place.

In a generic email reply sent by Leeds‘ supporter liaison officer, seen by BBC Sport, it said: “The club is aware of the incident and it was disappointing that some supporters chose to boo during the pause in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast.

“The club is currently looking into why this happened and what can be done moving forwards to prevent incidents of a similar nature happening again in the future.”

Leeds manager Daniel Farke was asked about the matter in his pre-match news conference before Tuesday’s Premier League game against Sunderland at Elland Road (19:30).

“To be honest, if it was really disrespectful in these terms because of the break, then you have to say we all have to learn out of this,” he said.

“During the game, it was not my feeling because it was a surprise for everyone that there was this little break.”

A similar pause might take place during the second half of Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Norwich City at Elland Road and Leeds are aiming to provide information on it beforehand. (BBC)

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India secured a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a tense five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson’s scintillating unbeaten 97.

Samson produced a chanceless knock off 50 balls – hitting 12 fours and four sixes – as India chased down 196 in a thrilling winner-takes-all encounter to round off the Super 8 stage at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The tournament co-hosts’ triumph ensured they claimed the runners-up spot in Group 1 behind South Africa which sealed a meeting with Group 2 winners England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (13:30 GMT).

India had never chased more than 173 to win a World Cup match in the 20-over format, and were indebted to Samson’s level-headed approach.

Tilak Varma’s 27 off 15 balls was the next highest score by an India batter which underlined the composed manner in which Samson held together India’s reply.

Fittingly, Samson was there at the end to hit the winning runs – striking a six and then a four off Romario Shepherd to get India over the line with four balls to spare.

Earlier, India had been sloppy in the field after they had inserted West Indies which had allowed their opponents to post a competitive total.

There was tetchiness and a few cross words as India dropped three catches – Abhishek Sharma guilty of one particularly poor fumble – and a missed run-out chance.

Roston Chase was unexpectedly handed an opening slot and provided stability with his measured aggression – top-scoring with 40 off 25 – to help West Indies reach 102-1 before Jasprit Bumrah put the brakes on.

Bumrah outfoxed Chase with a slower ball then snared Shimron Hetmyer, West Indies’ standout batter in the tournament, for 27 with a delivery which angled across and took a thin edge as the left-hander tried to hit across the line.

Rovman Powell and Jason Holder reignited the innings with unbeaten knocks of 34 and 37 to help West Indies reach 195-4 but it did not prove to be enough once Samson settled in. (BBC)

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Three masked bandits armed with firearms targeted the G. Sudhai and Son supermarket in Rose Hall Town on Saturday evening.

In an interview with reporters, Gurudat Sudhai, the owner, recounted the harrowing incident, explaining that around 19:05 hours, while he, his wife and staff assisted customers, the intruders entered the store brandishing two AK-47 rifles and a shotgun. He said the bandits demanded that everyone inside lay on the floor, with one of the assailants pointing a gun at him as he complied.

Sudhai stated that initially, the robbers tried to obtain cash by taking the cashier’s keys, but they struggled to open the drawer. According to Sudhai, they forcibly pulled his wife to open the cash register after which they managed to escape with an estimated $1.7M in daily sales via a back street.

Despite searching the belongings of the four customers present, Sudhai stated that the bandits did not steal anything from them. The entire ordeal was brief, lasting roughly four minutes.

Sudhai also noted that his son and daughter were in the family residence on the upper floor of the store during the incident.

“It was very scary. These men came with guns. My family is very traumatised, and we are very scared. Is like we don’t have any protection as a business. I really wish someone could look into this and get to the bottom of it,’’ the distraught businessman revealed.

According to Sudhai, the robbery was reported to the Rose Hall Town Police Station, and an investigation is underway.

Due to the level of competition among businesses in the Township, Sudhai expressed that he is currently unable to afford hiring a security guard.

Just a week prior, another robbery occurred when three armed individuals entered the yard of Shanie’s Grocery and Off-License Liquor Store, on Lot 75 Reef section, while it was closed. They robbed Steven Ramsingh of cash and made off with his cousin’s vehicle, a black fielder wagon.

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Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an alleged double homicide involving a 23-year-old taxi driver of Melanie Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara (ECD), and a 25-year-old labourer of Coldingen, ECD.

According to a statement from the police, Joshua James and Jonathan Hassan were involved in an altercation at a residence at Bareroot, ECD at about 08:40hrs on Saturday.

As a result, both sustained multiple stab wounds.

James was observed leaving the yard and proceeding towards a motor car parked along the roadway. He subsequently collapsed and was transported to the Enmore Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor on duty.

Hassan later left the location and was subsequently found motionless on a bench in the vicinity of a barber shop at Bareroot, with injuries about his body. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said a visit to both locations found suspected blood stains and other items. Also, a motorcycle believed to be connected to the incident was lodged.

The bodies were escorted to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Mortuary, where they await post-mortem examinations.

Investigations are ongoing.

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