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STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE<\/p>

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8lbs of Cannabis Seized at Airport<\/p>\n

St. Johns, Antigua February 16, 2023<\/p>

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Eight pounds of cannabis were seized at the V. C. Bird International Airport on Wednesday 15 February.<\/p>

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The police and customs officers were carrying out an anti-narcotics operation at the cargo shed, when they discovered a box with eight vacuum-sealed packages of the controlled substance inside.<\/p>\n

The substance is estimated to value $48,000.<\/p>

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This is among several seizures made at both main ports of entry in recent times. On Tuesday, a large shipment of 9mm ammunition was seized at the Deep Water Harbour.<\/p>\n

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