Three men were charged yesterday with conspiring to import 3,785.6 grams of cannabis which prosecutors claimed was worth $3.4 million.

Michael Madeiros, 39, and Steven Flood, 38, both of Belmer Drive, Devonshire, and Maurice Major Stovell, 31, of Serpentine Road, Pembroke faced four indictable charges.

All three men were charged in Magistrates' Court with conspiracy to import cannabis on October 23.

Madeiros and Flood were charged with importing cannabis on the same date.

All of the men were charged with intent to supply cannabis and Flood and Stovell were charged with handling cannabis.

Crown counsel Shakira Dill told the court that the 3,785.6 grams of cannabis was worth $3.4 million.

Defence counsel Larry Mussenden, who represented Stovell, said: “Where did you get that figure from?”

Ms Dill replied: “From the Police.”

Defence counsel Mark Pettingill represented Flood and Madeiros.

Acting Senior Magistrate Carlisle Greaves set bail at $100,000 each with a surety and requested all travel documents.

All three men are to appear in court again for mention on January 14.

Flare-up costs $250

The man who lashed out in Magistrates' Court on Monday appeared in court yesterday to face the music.

Troy Eastmond, 39, of Derwent Lane, Devonshire was found guilty of contempt of court and fined $250.

Eastmond tried to throw a chair at Acting Senior Magistrate Carlisle Greaves while attempting to escape the courtroom.

Several Police blocked Eastmond before he could escape and escorted him to Hamilton Police station.

He was enraged over Mr. Greaves' decision to remand him in custody over Christmas until his February 2 trial for unlawful assault on a 13 year old.

The alleged offence was about three years old and Eastmond failed to appear in court for it.

He told the court: “I apologise for what happened and I will not do it again if I ever have to come back to court. I also apologise to anyone who was in the courtroom that day.”

Mr. Greaves set bail at $750 for the assault trial and $250 for an old bail which Eastmond still has not paid.

The witness to the alleged assault told the court: “My daughter was out on the streets carrying on, and did not come home when she was told to. I gave Troy permission to discipline her the old fashioned way. You know - with licks.”

Mr. Greaves said: “The point is that he did not show up for court. He thinks he can bend the rules.”

Fraud allegations

A 29-year-old man pleaded not guilty to 11 charges of theft and knowingly and fraudulently uttering false documents on different dates throughout December.

Brandon Levon, of Loyal Hill, Devonshire was charged with stealing Christine DaCosta's purse containing a cell phone, credit card, and cash.

Levon allegedly used the credit card at Flanagan's Irish Pub and Sports Bar pretending to be Ms DaCosta.

He is also charged with stealing pay cheques valued at ten cents and $869.14, then attempting to cash them.

Crown counsel Wayne Caines objected to bail.

Levon told the court: “I'm married and would like to spend Christmas with my wife and daughter. I will come back after Christmas to deal with this.”

Acting Senior Magistrate Carlisle Greaves denied bail and remanded Levon in custody until his trial on February 3.