Barbados law enforcement authorities have apprehended and charged a 36-year-old man in connection with a significant narcotics operation involving cannabis with an estimated street value exceeding $150,000. Dwayne Jamal Stanford, a resident of Black Rock, St. Michael, is confronting multiple serious charges including importation, trafficking, possession, and intent to supply a controlled substance.
The case stems from an operation conducted on December 23rd, during which police allegedly seized approximately 9.6 kilogrammes of cannabis. According to official statements, the confiscated drugs carry an estimated market value of $153,600, indicating a substantial quantity intended for distribution.
Stanford is scheduled for arraignment before the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, December 27th, where formal charges will be presented. The case represents one of the more significant drug interdictions recently reported by Barbadian authorities, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking within the region.
Legal experts note that convictions for such charges typically carry severe penalties under Barbados’ drug laws, particularly given the substantial quantity involved and the multiple charges related to distribution and importation operations. The judicial proceedings will determine the eventual outcome of this high-value narcotics case.