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Over 55 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at Main Ports<\/p>

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Cannabis, totaling 55 \u00bd pounds was seized at the two main ports of entry, following separate drug operations between the Police and Customs on Thursday.<\/p>\n

A total of 26 \u00bd pounds of the controlled drug was seized at the airport from two separate shipments; while at the Deep Water Harbour, another 29 pounds were discovered in a barrel with food items.<\/p>

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The seizures are estimated to value\u00a0$359,000.<\/p>

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Both law enforcement agencies are carrying out further investigations into the matter.<\/p>\n

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Over 55 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at Main Ports Cannabis, totaling 55 \u00bd pounds was seized at the two main ports of entry, following separate drug operations between the Police and Customs on Thursday. 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