$180,000 WORTH OF CANNABIS FOUND HIDDEN INSIDE SOFA
STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — Friday, May 23, 2025
Law enforcement officers have made another significant drug seizure, this time uncovering a large quantity of cannabis concealed inside a piece of furniture.
On Thursday, May 22, during a joint drug operation at the Deep Water Harbour, Police and Customs officials seized a grey sofa with thirty (30) vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis hidden inside. The packages weighed thirty (30) pounds and have an estimated street value of $180,000. The sofa and the controlled substance were transported to Police Headquarters for further processing. Investigations into the matter are continuing.
This latest seizure comes just days after a similar joint operation at the V.C. Bird International Airport Cargo Shed on Tuesday, where officers discovered twenty-three (23) vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis weighing 23 pounds and valued at approximately $138,000.
No arrests have been made in connection with either seizure at this time. Both matters remain under investigation.
The Police and Customs remain committed to combating illegal drug trafficking and strengthening national border security. Anyone with information that may assist in these investigations is urged to contact the Narcotics Department at 462-5150 or call Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).
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Comments (9)
Ruby May 23, 2025, 6:55 PM
Not very bright May 23, 2025, 6:59 PM
Stone May 23, 2025, 8:12 PM
PowPow May 23, 2025, 7:48 PM
Amigo May 23, 2025, 7:57 PM
Teacher for Life May 24, 2025, 3:57 AM
Juju Bee May 24, 2025, 7:28 AM
Who does the sofa belong to.. I mean it has to be on somebody name
Unruly One May 24, 2025, 12:19 PM
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