Father, daughter on cocaine charge

A JURY was empanelled yesterday for the trial of Henry Chadee and his daughter, Denese, who are jointly accused of cocaine trafficking. Chadee’s wife, Dolly, was also indicted on the charge, but died before the matter could be brought to trial. Madame Justice Alice Yorke Soo Hon will begin hearing the case tomorrow (wed) in the San Fernando second criminal assizes,. Chadee, 52, and Denese, 24, are accused of possession of 1.07 kilogrammes of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking on May 7, 1999, at Piparo. The State’s case will be presented by Althea Alexis while Chadee and his daughter are being represented by Prakash Ramadhar instructed by Brian Dabideen.