A Devonshire man has pleaded not guilty to importing and being in possession of more than $250,000 worth of cannabis with the intent to supply.

On June 5 in St George’s, it is alleged that Andre Richardson, 36, was found to have in his possession 5,358g of the controlled drug with an estimated street value of $267,925. Mr Richardson is due to appear in Magistrates’ Court on December 29 and is subject to bail conditions.

He was released on bail and was required to surrender his travel documents, remain within the jurisdiction unless given leave by the court and to report to Hamilton police station three times a week.