A 27-year-old woman from St Michael, Barbados, has been formally charged in connection with the importation and trafficking of cannabis valued at over $35,000. Krystal Debra Harewood, residing at 2nd Avenue, Parris Gap, Westbury Road, was arrested by the Narcotics Unit of the Barbados Police Service following the alleged offenses on October 29, 2025. Harewood faces multiple charges, including possession of cannabis, trafficking of cannabis, intent to supply, and importation of cannabis. Authorities reported that the seized drugs weighed approximately 4.4 kilograms, with an estimated street value of $35,200. Harewood appeared before Magistrate Douglas Frederick in the District ‘F’ Magistrates’ Court on October 31, where she pleaded guilty to all charges. She was granted bail set at $4,000, and the case has been adjourned to the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, with proceedings scheduled to resume on February 12, 2026.
