In a significant narcotics interdiction case, a 48-year-old Canadian woman remains in custody following her arrest at Antigua’s airport for attempting to import a substantial quantity of cannabis. Roselynee Crisostomo was apprehended upon arrival via Air Canada flight AC1832 from Toronto on March 10th after a coordinated operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
The successful interception resulted from collaboration between the Narcotics Department, Special Services Unit, K-9 Unit, and Customs Enforcement Unit, who discovered approximately 67 pounds of cannabis concealed within her luggage during routine screening procedures.
Crisostomo now faces multiple serious charges including drug trafficking, importation of controlled substances, possession of cannabis, possession with intent to transfer, and involvement in the supply chain of illegal narcotics.
During her initial court appearance before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel, prosecutors successfully argued against bail approval, citing the defendant’s lack of established connections to Antigua and Barbuda as creating substantial flight risk concerns.
The judicial ruling resulted in Crisostomo’s remand into custody pending further proceedings. Her case has been scheduled for continued review on May 13, 2026, indicating the complex nature of international drug trafficking cases and the serious penalties associated with such offenses in Caribbean jurisdictions.