Canadian National Charged After Cannabis Seizure at V.C. Bird Airport

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Second Canadian in weeks remanded over major drug bust at V.C. Bird Airport
Canadian national busted trying to import 26 pounds of cannabis

The police have apprehended and charged a Canadian national in connection with the importation of a substantial quantity of cannabis at V.C. Bird International Airport.

On Saturday, March 21, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers from the Narcotics Department, alongside members of the K-9 Unit and the Customs Enforcement Unit, executed a joint drug interdiction operation at the airport.

During this operation, officers were alerted to a silver suitcase belonging to 23-year-old Semand Vivan Shammo Aljndo, who had arrived in Antigua on Air Canada flight AC1832 from Toronto.

The search uncovered a total of twenty-six (26) vacuum-sealed packages containing the controlled substance cannabis. The packages were confiscated, and the suspect was taken into custody and transported to Police Headquarters for further investigation.

The total weight of the substance was twenty-six (26) pounds, with an estimated street value of $208,000.00 ECC.

He is expected to face charges related to drug offences.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is intensifying efforts at all entry points to combat the illegal importation and trafficking of controlled substances.

The Police Administration also reminds the public that stringent enforcement measures are in place to deter and prosecute individuals involved in drug-related activities.

Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking or other criminal activities is encouraged to reach out to the Narcotics Department or call the Crimestoppers anonymous hotline at 800-8477.

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Comments (13)

  • Juju Bee March 22, 2026, 6:10 PM

    ANOTHER CANADIAN… Is this some sort of ring
    Reply
    • Greens March 22, 2026, 6:18 PM

      seems that the Canadian weed is in high demand!! Second in a month? or third?
      Reply
    • Dianne March 22, 2026, 6:32 PM

      They really think they can just fly in entire suitcases of drugs… wow.
      Reply
  • Datingh March 22, 2026, 7:47 PM

    That is the second one in two weeks. What’s going on here? we need to look into this Canadian manner unless it is just a coincidence.
    Reply
  • Questions abound March 22, 2026, 8:14 PM

    Whats up with this canadian herb. Seem to be hot bread on our market
    Reply
  • Again March 22, 2026, 8:40 PM

    too often now.
    Reply
  • Genique March 22, 2026, 8:57 PM

    pardner want to go and meet his wife in Jail. Only think that makes sence
    Reply
  • Jacqueline March 22, 2026, 8:58 PM

    VCBIA again, Air Canada again! Hmmmm…. Questions are being raised
    Reply
  • Ash March 23, 2026, 12:12 AM

    Well the first lady they sent got caught so now they sent someone else who also got caught
    Reply
  • Tamia March 23, 2026, 12:47 AM

    Smh… 23 years old and already ruining your life for weed. Not worth it at all.
    Reply
  • Maria Carmen March 23, 2026, 12:51 AM

    What always stands out to me in these situations is that we keep seeing the same type of story: one person gets caught, but there’s clearly a bigger operation behind it. Somebody packed that suitcase, somebody financed it, and somebody was waiting on the other end. Until those people get exposed, this cycle will continue.
    Reply
  • Tromos March 23, 2026, 2:13 AM

    The husband of the lady came with the same gimmick to be caught again
    Reply
  • Looking in March 23, 2026, 1:48 PM

    Another Canadian. Well they lub Antigua boi
    Reply

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