Shurlan Guppy, a 47-year-old Trinidadian accused of drug trafficking, has petitioned the High Court to order his return to Trinidad and Tobago (TT) after being extradited to the United States on August 5, 2025. Guppy, currently held in federal custody in Pennsylvania, faces 11 charges related to heroin and cocaine trafficking, with the alleged crimes valued at approximately $1 million. His legal team argues that his extradition violated procedural safeguards and breached his constitutional rights. The case has sparked a legal battle involving multiple jurisdictions, including the Privy Council in London, where a special leave application remains pending. Guppy’s attorneys contend that his extradition occurred prematurely, while his appeal was still active, despite assurances from state attorneys to wait. At a recent High Court hearing, Guppy’s legal team objected to the State’s request for an adjournment, accusing authorities of disregarding the rule of law. State attorneys, however, maintain that the extradition was lawful and occurred after the agreed-upon 56-day appeal window had expired. Justice Jacqueline Wilson adjourned the matter to January 26, 2026, pending the Privy Council’s decision. Guppy’s indictment in the U.S. alleges that he conspired to distribute controlled substances, including heroin and cocaine, from 2017 to 2022, using various methods such as delivery services and encrypted communication apps like WhatsApp. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence with a mandatory minimum of 10 years. In Trinidad, Guppy’s claims of entrapment, selective prosecution, and disproportionate interference with his family life were dismissed by both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.