Police Seize EC$126,000 Worth of Suspected Cannabis at Deep Water Harbour

A joint operation involving police and Customs officers has resulted in the seizure of approximately 21 pounds of suspected cannabis at Deep Water Harbour.

The discovery was made on Wednesday, September 23, while officers from the Narcotics Department and Customs Enforcement were carrying out a drug interdiction exercise at the Deep Water Harbour Cargo Shed.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., officers searched a brown container box containing food items. During the inspection, they reportedly discovered another cardboard box hidden among the contents.

A search of the concealed box revealed 21 vacuum-sealed packages containing vegetable material suspected to be cannabis.

The packages were taken into custody and transported to Police Headquarters for further processing. The substance was subsequently weighed at approximately 21 pounds and is estimated to have a street value of EC$126,000.

Police have launched an investigation into the discovery.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda said it will continue working alongside its law-enforcement and border-security partners in efforts to prevent illegal activities at the nation’s ports of entry.