A Vincentian man is among six people detained and charged in Antigua and Barbuda after officers from the National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) conducted a 24-hour operation between Saturday and Sunday, seizing 295 pounds of marijuana worth over EC$1 million.
According to the Antigua Observer, 40-year-old Sydney Norville of St. Vincent, and 33-year-old Camara Swift of Antigua have been jointly charged with Possession of Cannabis, Being Concerned in the Supply of Cannabis, Drug Trafficking and Possession with Intent to Supply Cannabis after being nabbed in the process of transporting 103.25 pounds of marijuana in the Montrulla area of All Saints.
The drugs had an estimated wholesale value of EC$413,000.
Michael Scarlett, a Jamaican national and Shawn Craig Duberry of Antigua were also charged in relation to the other drug busts on the weekend.
The other two persons who were questioned were subsequently released. Investigations are ongoing and it is possible that others may soon be charged.
