A May 7 court date has been set for plea and case management in the matter involving a St James couple who was allegedly found in possession of lead sheets and multiple bank cards.

Peta-Gaye Smith and Shakiel Slowley have been charged with possession of identity information and possession of access device.

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The date was set when the case came up for mention in the St James Parish Court before Parish Judge Kaysha Grant-Pryce on Wednesday.

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According to court documents, sometime in January the police conducted an operation in Providence Heights, St James, and visited the couple’s home.

The police said they found lead sheets during a search of the premises. They also found that the couple’s phones contained identity information of individuals living abroad.

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After further investigation of the property, a number of bank cards linked to various individuals were found, the police said.

The couple was subsequently arrested and charged.