In a significant legal development, Eli Burton, a Dominican national, has been convicted and fined for drug-related offenses in St. Kitts. The incident dates back to August 25, 2025, when Burton was apprehended at the Deep Water Port in Bird Rock, Basseterre, following the discovery of cannabis in his possession. The charges against him included Importation of a Controlled Drug and Possession of a Controlled Drug (Cannabis) with Intent to Supply. Burton pleaded guilty to both charges and was fined $5,000 for each offense, with the stipulation that failure to pay would result in a 12-month imprisonment. Additionally, Burton faced two more charges brought by the St. Kitts Customs and Excise Department for the Importation of Goods (Cannabis) Packed to Deceive a Customs Officer. For these, he was convicted and cautioned. The sentences were pronounced by Her Honour Magistrate Yasmine Clarke at the Basseterre Magistrate’s Court on October 6, 2025. This case underscores the stringent enforcement of drug laws in the region and serves as a reminder of the legal consequences of drug trafficking.