Woman found with cocaine and cannabis at airport granted bail

A woman found with cocaine and cannabis at V.C Bird International Airport has been granted bail following her first appearance in the All Saints Magistrates’ Court this morning.

On Thursday, May 30, officers from the Narcotics Department, while on duty at the airport, encountered 30-year-old Taji Tricia Bright of St. George Street in the departure lounge.

Upon searching her, they discovered 1¼ pounds of cannabis and 42.5 grams of cocaine strapped to her body. The estimated value of the cocaine is $1,487.50, and the cannabis is valued at $3,500.

Bright was taken into custody and subsequently charged with possession of cannabis and cocaine, drug trafficking, possession of both drugs with intent to transfer, and possession with intent to supply.

This morning, Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel granted her bail set at $8,000, with a cash component of $3,000 and additional conditions, including a ban from all of the country’s ports to prevent her from fleeing.