In a significant ruling at the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, a 40-year-old resident of Bayville, St Michael, has been handed substantial financial penalties for multiple drug-related violations. Hassan Gregg O’Neil Alleyne, residing at Grants Avenue, entered a guilty plea before Magistrate Douglas Frederick during Friday’s proceedings.
The defendant faced comprehensive charges including possession, trafficking, intent to supply, and importation of illegal cannabis substances. According to official police reports, the criminal activities occurred on December 30, 2025, involving a substantial quantity of 3.20 kilograms of suspected cannabis. Law enforcement authorities estimated the confiscated drugs’ street value at approximately $25,600.
Magistrate Frederick imposed a $10,000 fine against Alleyne, mandating complete payment within a strict ninety-day timeframe. The court established clear consequences for non-compliance, stating that failure to meet the financial penalty would result in a nine-month custodial sentence at the Barbados Prison Service facility in Dodds. This case represents the ongoing judicial efforts to combat drug trafficking operations within the region.