Cannabis Seized at Airport Cargo Shed (photo by Stratcom)
The police have confiscated a quantity of cannabis during a collaborative drug interdiction operation at the Custom Cargo Shed located at V. C. Bird International Airport.
Operation Details
- Date and Time: Approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 29
- Units Involved: Officers from the Narcotics Department and the Customs Enforcement Unit conducted a routine search of the facility.
During this search, they uncovered a cardboard box containing eleven (11) vacuum-sealed packages of a vegetable material that resembled the controlled substance cannabis.
Seizure and Investigation
- The packages were seized and taken to Police Headquarters for further examination.
- Upon weighing, the total amount was recorded at 13.2 pounds, with an estimated street value of EC$79,200.00.
This seizure marks the largest recorded for the year to date, and investigations into the case are ongoing.
Commitment to Public Safety
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is unwavering in its dedication to disrupting the importation and distribution of illegal drugs. They continue to collaborate closely with law enforcement partners to protect the nation’s borders.
Free up the herb!!! It is no longer illegal according to certain members of parliament and the entire public!!!!
This is not what you should be chasing. Leave the grass alone fo look for the criminals who are prostituting states resources
Chuuuuupz. EVERYWHERE ELSE, realize that making nature illegal is absolute dunceness.
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That amount of money would certainly make someone very happy this new year