St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda — Officers from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda's Narcotics Department and Customs Enforcement personnel have seized 34 pounds of cannabis during a joint drug operation at V.C. Bird International Airport.
The operation was carried out at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the LIAT Cargo Shed. During the search, officers examined a brown cardboard box and discovered thirty-four vacuum-sealed packages containing a bushy substance resembling cannabis.
The packages were seized and transported, along with the box, to Police Headquarters for further examination. The substance carries an estimated street value of EC$204,000. Investigations remain ongoing.
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda reaffirmed its commitment to working alongside local, regional, and international partners to combat drug trafficking and other transnational crimes.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the Narcotics Department at Police Headquarters or reach the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913/14. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).
