A 23-year-old Canadian national has been arrested and charged following the discovery of over $208,000 worth of cannabis at V.C. Bird International Airport.
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 21 March, officers from the Narcotics Department, the K-9 Unit, and the Customs Enforcement Unit conducted a joint drug interdiction operation at the airport. During the operation, a silver suitcase belonging to Semand Vivan Shammo Aljndo of Canada drew the attention of officers.
Aljndo had arrived in Antigua aboard Air Canada flight AC1832 from Toronto. A search of the suitcase revealed 26 vacuum-sealed packages containing cannabis. The packages were seized, and Aljndo was taken into custody and transported to Police Headquarters for further investigation.
The seized substance totalled 26 pounds, with an estimated street value of $208,000 ECC. He is expected to face charges in connection with drug-related offences.
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda stated it continues to intensify enforcement efforts at all ports of entry to combat the illegal importation and trafficking of controlled substances. The Police Administration is reminding the public that strict enforcement measures remain in place to deter and prosecute individuals involved in drug-related activities.
Anyone with information related to drug trafficking or other criminal activities is encouraged to contact the Narcotics Department or call the Crimestoppers anonymous hotline at 800-8477.
