Former APNU+AFC Parliamentarian, Devin Sears, was remanded to prison after he was among two persons charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
Sears, an educator, and Albert Sandy, a farmer, appeared before Magistrate Rushell Liverpool at the Linden Magistrate’s Court to face the charges. Sears, 39, pleaded not guilty and was remanded until November 11, 2025, for report and disclosure.
Sandy, a 69-year-old from Tacama Waterfront, Upper Berbice River, pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment.
Despite Sandy taking full responsibility for the 310.71 kilogrammes of marijuana found in the vehicle on the night of Diwali, October 20, 2025, Magistrate Liverpool remanded Sears pending further proceedings.
Sears is being represented by Attorneys-at-law Nigel Hughes and Bernard Da Silva.
The defendants were charged in relation to the drug bust that occurred at the Bamia Police Checkpoint.
According to reports, police on mobile patrol stopped a dark blue Toyota Hiace minibus bearing registration number BAJ 4486, which is registered to the Region 10 Tourism Committee Inc.
Police said Sears was driving the vehicle. Sandy was an occupant.
A search of the vehicle uncovered 22 bulky black plastic bags and four large brown canvas bags containing cannabis leaves, seeds, and stems.
Sears has since resigned from the Region Ten Tourism Committee.
The Alliance for Change (AFC) subsequently issued a statement emphasising the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
