Latest new about Buju Banton’s arrest on allegations of conspiracy to possess and intent to sell cocaine in the USA.

Buju Banton set to appear in US court on Wednesday

The Gleaner Power 106 News has learnt that reggae artiste Buju Banton is to appear in a US District court on Wednesday.

Buju Banton whose real name is Mark Myrie was arrested last week Thursday.

He was allegedly held with cocaine and was charged with conspiracy to possess and intent to sell five kilogrammes of the drug.

Florida attorney Professor David Rowe has confirmed that he has been approached to represent Buju Banton.

He said preliminary allegations have been tendered in relation to the case.

A copy of the affidavit obtained by the Gleaner Power 106 News indicates that Buju is charged jointly with two other men, Ian Thomas and James Mack for knowingly and willfully conspiring to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms of cocaine.

Its alleged that the three men had enquired about purchasing a large quantity of the substance.

An informant contacted the authorities and advised them that Buju was in search of purchasing cocaine.

Professor Rowe said arrangements were then made for Buju to meet with the informant and other individuals to buy the drug.

Those persons were undercover law enforcement agents.

Details of the activities which led up to the arrest of Buju and the two other men were captured on audio and video recording.

However Professor Rowe believes there’s a chance for the reggae artiste to avoid grave damage to his career.

Professor Rowe said Buju is entitled to a first appearance and then a pre-trial detention hearing.

He said Buju is to appear before Resident Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Jenkins in the Florida Middle District court.

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