A Canadian national has been remanded into custody after being accused of importing an estimated 4kg of cannabis.

Marcus Snow, 40, from Toronto, was charged of both importing the controlled drug on July 8 and possessing the drug in St George’s with intent to supply.

Mr Snow was not required to plea as the matters must be heard by Supreme Court.

Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe remanded Mr Wolffe into custody, scheduling the matter to appear before the Supreme Court during the September arraignments session.

Also appearing in court was New York resident Toby Smith, who admitted importing two cannabis cigarettes.

The 62-year-old visitor was stopped at LF Wade International Airport on the afternoon of July 8 for a search and the two cigarettes — containing 2.1g of the drug — were subsequently found in the toiletry section of his checked luggage.

Addressing the court, Smith apoligised for his actions explaining that he has used the drug to help his appetite but did not have a prescription.

“It was a very foolish attempt on my part,” he said. “It’s something I would never do again.”

Mr Wolffe fined Smith $250 for importing the drug and a further $250 for possessing it.

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