Trio charged with ‘cannabis conspiracy’

Monday 28 October 2019

Three men have been charged for alleged involvement in a “conspiracy” to import cannabis to the island.

Paul Cosmin Chereches (36), Diego Dueñas Rodriguez (60) and Vlad Craciun (29) appeared in the Royal Court together to be formally charged with the offences, which purportedly took place between 1 April and 20 June this year.

The charges allege that the three men “conspired together and with other persons” to import cannabis and supply the drug in Jersey.

Mr Rodriguez, represented by Advocate Giles Emmanuel, faces another charge of importing cocaine at Elizabeth Harbour on 1 May of this year.

Pictured: Mr Rodriguez is charged with another importation alleged to have taken place at the Elizabeth Terminal.

His alleged co-conspirator Mr Chereches – represented by Advocate Charlie Sorenson – is also charged with knowingly getting involved with illegal goods.

In addition to the alleged conspiracy, Mr Craciun, represented by Advocate George Pearce, faces five charges relating to this type of offending.

These are: possession of ecstasy; supply or making an offer of supplying ecstasy; supply or making an offer of supplying cocaine; and supply or making an offer of supplying Amphetamine.

Pictured: The trio appeared in the Royal Court.

He also pleaded ‘guilty’ to a number of driving offences. 

Crown Advocate Emma Hollywood appeared for the prosecution and asked that the case be put off until 22 November so that the men can take legal advice and consider their pleas.

Royal Court Commissioner Sir Michael Birt was presiding and the case was heard by Jurats Steve Austin-Vautier and Ian Dulake.

The men were remanded in custody until this date.