In its continued effort to curb the illegal drug trade, the Gangs, Narcotics, and Firearms (GNF) Unit, in collaboration with the Customs and Excise Department, intercepted a significant quantity of cannabis resin at a major courier company in the north of the island. The operation, which took place on Monday, April 14, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m., resulted in the seizure of 3,000 grams of cannabis resin. The haul carries an estimated street value of EC $75,000.
This successful operation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in tackling drug smuggling on the island. The seized contraband was discovered at a local shipping agency, underscoring an alarming trend in the creative methods employed by smugglers to circumvent detection.
Just last week, authorities uncovered a separate shipment of illicit drugs cleverly concealed in cans of orange juice at the Vieux Fort port.
In connection with last week’s seizure, one individual has already been arrested.
