In a coordinated crackdown on controlled substances, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda executed two successful operations on Friday, February 21, 2026, resulting in significant seizures of THC-infused products. The first operation, conducted around 2:00 p.m. along Sir George Walter Highway, involved a multi-unit task force comprising the Narcotics Division, K-9 Unit, and Customs Enforcement Unit. Authorities confiscated forty-five packages of THC-laced gummies from a targeted premises, subsequently detaining one individual for interrogation at Police Headquarters. Simultaneously, a parallel operation on Old Parham Road yielded an additional eleven packages of THC by-products. Both investigations remain active as law enforcement continues to pursue all leads. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the principal psychoactive component in cannabis, induces mind-altering effects including euphoria, sensory distortion, memory impairment, and anxiety. Health experts caution that edible THC products present unique risks due to delayed onset of effects, potentially leading to dangerous overconsumption and adverse reactions such as tachycardia, dizziness, and impaired cognitive function. The Royal Police Force reaffirmed that unauthorized possession, distribution, and consumption of controlled substances violate national laws, emphasizing their commitment to enforcing drug regulations.
