Three Guyanese policemen were Monday granted a total of GUY$50,000 in connection with allegedly obtaining a bribe not to prosecute a man for alleged illegal possession of drugs and a firearm.

Facing a joint charge of corrupt transaction by agent of the Guyana government are Colin Mc Intosh of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, Glendon Sergeant of Lamaha Springs, and Damion Bynoe of Garnett Street, Campbelville.

The man, Raphael De Souza, who also offered the bribe was charged with engaging in a corrupt transaction.

The court was told that on July 12, the three policemen on D’urban Street, Lodge, being agents of the Guyana government, collected GUY$360,000 from De Souza as an inducement or reward for not going ahead with prosecuting the civilian for allegedly being in possession of illicit drugs, a firearm and ammunition.

City Magistrate, Faith Mc Gusty granted each of the policemen GUY$50,000 bail and ordered them to return to court on October 8.

De Souza was also granted GUY$50,000 bail for allegedly engaging in a corrupt transaction by offering the policemen the cash, knowing them to be servants of the Guyana government.

The prosecution did not object to bail.

The cops’ defence lawyer, Patrice Henry, in requesting bail, said the trio was charged departmentally and prosecuting them would taint the image of the Guyana Police Force.

De Souza is represented by attorney James Bond