In a significant counter-narcotics operation at VC Bird International Airport in Antigua, authorities have intercepted a substantial drug shipment and taken a Jamaican national into custody. The coordinated effort, executed last Sunday, resulted in the confiscation of 60 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of EC$360,000.
The multi-agency operation involved specialized units including the Narcotics Department, the K-9 Unit, and the Customs Enforcement Division. During their surveillance activities, officials identified and seized two suspicious suitcases—one black and one green—containing 19 vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis.
The suspect, identified as a 38-year-old Jamaican male, was subsequently arrested and remains in police custody awaiting formal charges. Law enforcement officials have indicated that judicial proceedings will commence shortly.
In an official communiqué, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to combating transnational drug trafficking operations. ‘This seizure demonstrates our continued vigilance and commitment to protecting our national borders from illicit activities,’ the statement read, emphasizing the strategic importance of interdepartmental cooperation in border security operations.