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Weed found in barrels at the port<\/strong><\/p>

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The Police and Customs K-9 Units continue to make significant inroads into the illicit drugs trade on the island.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As recent as Wednesday, the dogs detected over 21 pounds of Cannabis hidden among food items at the Deep Water Harbour.<\/p>

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During one of their routine checks at the port, the dogs gave off an indication on two barrels with various food items inside.<\/p>

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The barrels were searched and two large packages wrapped in green saran plastic wrap were found with 21 \u00be pounds of Cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The drugs were seized and taken to Police Headquarters pending further investigations into the matter.<\/p>

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