British man remanded in Antigua on drug charge
Published:Tuesday | December 29, 2009 | 6:39 PM
A British man has been remanded in Antigua after he was charged with possession of cocaine while trying to board a flight to the United Kingdom.
Andrew Marriot was reportedly found with 1.7 kilos of cocaine during a joint operation at the VC Bird International Airport.
Law enforcement officials say the cocaine had an estimated street value of $61,000 Eastern Caribbean.
The court was told yesterday that Marriot was held based on a tip-off.
Devon McKintosh, a Jamaican who was held and charged jointly with Marriot, was granted bail in the sum of $50,000 with three sureties.
He was also required to pay a deposit of $20,000.
The Jamaican pleaded guilty to all three charges, while Marriot pleaded not guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply the illegal drugs.