Loop News – In St Vincent and the Greandines, a joint police operation between the Rapid Response Unit, the Narcotics Unit and the Special Services Unit in Paul’s Avenue resulted in the arrest of eight persons and the seizure of 182 rocks of Cocaine, a quantity of Cannabis, and the sum of US$448, EC$2,270 ECC and BB$20.
During the operation on August 25, the police searched several persons, houses and businesses, which resulted in the confiscation of the illegal substance.
As a result of the seizures, two suspects were charged. Lemar “Chak” Isaacs, 21, an unemployed man of Mc Kie’s Hill was charged with Possession of eight grammes of Cocaine with intent to supply it to another.
Dimron Mc Donald, 33, Self-employed of New Montrose was charged with possession of eighteen (18) grammes of Cocaine with intent to supply it to another.
The other six persons were discharged pending further investigations.
Both men appeared before the Magistrate Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to the respective charges.
McDonald was fined EC$636 forthwith or two months in prison, while Isaacs was fined $273 forthwith or one month in prison.
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has opened an investigation into the monies that were confiscated.
These operations are part of the RSVGPF’s strategic plan to combat illegal activities throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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