Bob Marley's granddaughter charged for ganja

A case involving the granddaughter of reggae legend Bob Marley was brought before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

She is 26-year-old Donisha Prendergast who has been charged with possession of ganja.

On the day, Prendergast did not appear but her lawyer asked that a warrant be issued and execution stayed until December 13, as Prendergast is currently overseas.

The crown is alleging that on Monday November 21, about 3:17 p.m., officers were conducting search duties along Water Lane in downtown Kingston when a red BMW X5 being driven by the accused was signalled to stop.

It is alleged that when the vehicle was searched, three clear plastic bags containing vegetable matter resembling ganja was found.

Further allegations are that a white cigar item resembling a ganja spliff burnt at one end was also found.