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Herberts Man Charged After Allegedly Smoking Cannabis Near School

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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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Comments (20)

  • Iamnobody March 24, 2026, 10:18 AM

    the choopitness start now lawwwdy
    Reply

  • Concern citizen March 24, 2026, 10:20 AM

    Very good! one down many more to follow 🙏
    Reply

    • TZen March 24, 2026, 10:50 AM

      I have a theory. The people who can’t stand the smell of cannabis, is simply demon possessed. Its the evil, miserableness, in their soul that wants to get away from the fragrance of the divine. But the real reason “they” doing this ,is because of money. “Them” always want more and more money to misappropriate……allegedly of course.
      Reply

    • Agreed March 24, 2026, 7:09 PM

      5,000.00 is a more appropriate fine
      Reply

    • JT March 24, 2026, 8:21 PM

      so does this pertains to all types of smoking 🚬 like cigarettes? if this is the case, a lot of people probably did not get the memo
      Reply

    • Tromos March 24, 2026, 8:30 PM

      1:30 in the day near school? Man wasn’t even trying to hide it.
      Reply

    • Informed citizen March 24, 2026, 11:50 PM

      the most wicked persons you can meet in life smoking and can stand the scent of cannabis so move your dirty self
      Reply

    • Rasta is here to stay. March 25, 2026, 7:06 AM

      I can bet your a Christian who drink communion. Anyway the law is the law! Ppl with your attitude will rage war because your expression isn’t fair but confrontational. JAH. LIVE
      Reply

  • Concern Resident March 24, 2026, 10:22 AM

    very good! One down many more to follow 🙏 They need to respect nonsmorkers, also the asmatic…
    Reply

  • Focusoneverythingelsebutwhatmatter March 24, 2026, 10:39 AM

    😂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
    Reply

    • Donna March 24, 2026, 12:25 PM

      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.
      Reply

  • Juju Bee March 24, 2026, 10:44 AM

    Good for him. Have respect for school children and school zone
    Reply

    • Donna March 24, 2026, 12:29 PM

      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.
      Reply

  • Aabigale March 24, 2026, 3:03 PM

    Not defending him but police need to keep same energy across the board.
    Reply

  • Chuupz March 24, 2026, 3:16 PM

    So right by a primary school tho? That just reckless.
    Reply

  • Jesse Woo March 24, 2026, 8:10 PM

    I know the dude in question and he is an ass. Simply put it
    Reply

  • D Vaughn March 24, 2026, 8:32 PM

    free up d grades
    Reply

  • Ryan Wedding March 24, 2026, 9:10 PM

    Send that to jail
    Reply

  • Role March 25, 2026, 1:39 PM

    They thought the government was kiddin
    Reply

  • Pooly March 25, 2026, 1:43 PM

    People still don’t understand… legal or not, public smoking still illegal.
    Reply

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