Barbadian charged after cocaine allegedly found in his luggage at Sangster International
Published:Sunday | October 29, 2023 | 10:32 AM
A Barbadian man has been arrested and charged for allegedly attempting to smuggle two kilograms of cocaine through the Sangster International Airport in St James.
He was arrested by detectives from the Narcotics Division on Thursday as he tried to board a flight to London about 10 p.m.
His identity is being withheld at this time.
The police say the package of cocaine, which attracts a street value of over $16 million, was found concealed in his luggage during a search.
He was subsequently arrested and charged for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
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