A Herberts man has been arrested and charged after police reportedly caught him smoking cannabis in a public area near a primary school.
Jamie Darroux was taken into custody around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23, during a mobile patrol by officers attached to the Narcotics Department in the vicinity of Potters Primary School.
According to police, officers observed Darroux allegedly smoking cannabis in a public space. He was subsequently apprehended and later charged with smoking cannabis in a public place and possession of cannabis.
He is expected to appear before the court at a later date.
Police are reminding the public that under the Tobacco Control Act, 2018, and the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act, 2024, smoking tobacco or cannabis is prohibited in a wide range of public spaces, including schools, workplaces, public transportation, restaurants, and government buildings.
Authorities warn that anyone found smoking cannabis in a public place, or allowing its use or distribution on such premises, can face a fine of up to EC$2,000 upon summary conviction.
The Police Administration is urging residents to adhere to the law and avoid engaging in illegal activities.
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Very good! one down many more to follow 🙏
very good! One down many more to follow 🙏
They need to respect nonsmorkers, also the asmatic…
😂aye antiguans make me laugh. I understand some people over do with the smoking but how you all have it like that’s a major crime in antigua when people dying left right and center yet you all choose not to chant and protest for that but a plant have y’all like this
And also, persons are still missing and can’t be found. The fourth person, who is alleged to have been involved with Nigel Christian’s murder, is still missing.
Good for him. Have respect for school children and school zone
I agree with you to respect the children and non-smokers. He needs to go to his yard and smoke. Some of them are overdoing this smoking openly in public. A lot of bars are going to lose business when customers can’t smoke in them.
Not defending him but police need to keep same energy across the board.
So right by a primary school tho? That just reckless.