A 42-year-old resident of St. Michael, Barbados, has been ordered to remain in custody at Dodds Prison following his not guilty plea to serious drug-related allegations. Anthony Francis Lerius of Upper Wellington Street appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Deidre McKenna on Friday, facing charges of undertaking acts preparatory to drug trafficking.
The charges stem from a targeted operation conducted by the Barbados Police Service Narcotics Unit between December 1, 2025, and January 16, 2026. During this investigation, law enforcement authorities successfully intercepted and confiscated approximately 28 kilograms of substances believed to be cannabis. The seized narcotics carry an estimated street value of $448,000, highlighting the significant scale of the alleged operation.
Following the court proceedings, Lerius was formally remanded into the custody of the Barbados Prison Service. The case has been scheduled for further hearing on Monday, January 26, 2026, when the judicial process will continue to unfold. This prosecution represents part of Barbados’ ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking activities within the Caribbean nation.