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Two main law enforcement agencies have redoubled their efforts in stemming the flow of Illegal substances entering the country.<\/p>\n

During the week, both Police and Customs in separate drug operations, have seized more than half of a million dollars worth of Cannabis and other banned substances at the two main ports of entry.<\/p>

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The most recent seizure occurred on Friday 20 May at Deep Water Harbour, when a barrel with 2 lbs of Cannabis, 33 packs of Cannabis infused edible candy, and 295 Cannabis cigarettes was discovered during a search.<\/p>

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The seizure carries an estimated street value of $18,036.00<\/p>\n

A similar operation was also conducted at the same location a day before and 20 lbs of Cannabis was discovered among food items and seized. That seizure is valued at $160,000.<\/p>

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Earlier in the week a total of 83.4 lbs of Cannabis was seized with a street value of 494,400.<\/p>\n

The seizures were taken to Police Headquarters pending further investigation. CLICK HERE TO JOIN WHAT’S APP GROUP<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>

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