The police have arrested a United States national in connection with the possession and importation of cannabis following a joint drug interdiction operation at the V.C. Bird International Airport.
Fady Aziz Saloum, 34 of the United States of America was taken into custody after officers attached to the Narcotics Department, along with members of the K-9 Unit and Customs Enforcement Unit, conducted a joint operation at the airport on Saturday, 7 March, at approximately 4:30 p.m.
During the operation, K-9 dog alerted officers to a black suitcase belonging to the suspect, who had arrived in Antigua on United Airlines Flight 2020 from Pennsylvania, United States.
During the search, officers discovered twenty-three (23) pre-wrapped cannabis joints along with one blue zip-lock bag containing a quantity of vegetable material resembling the controlled drug cannabis.
The substances were seized and taken along with the suspect to Police Headquarters for further investigations.
The items were later weighed and amounted to fifty-six (56) grams of cannabis, with an estimated street value of EC$560.00.
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda continues to strengthen its drug interdiction efforts at ports of entry and reminds all travelers that the importation and possession of controlled drugs remain serious offences under the laws of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Let’s see how this plays out. Hope we’re delivering the same justice as we would a local
Maduro is in an American jail cell awaiting trial for involvement in the narcotic trade.
This bold American has come here to test our systems.
Let’s hope he enjoys 1735 like the locals.
I am wondering if Trump says that he must be imprisoned only on condition that it is in the facility at Coolidge if the prison authorities will cowar?
Even before that does Magistrate Emanuel have enough balls to imprison him for importing cannabis?
Let’s closely monitor this one
Where is the picture?
He should receive the same treatment as any other dirt bag, but with our jokey leaders a small fine might be recommend. Remember they want to be in the good graces of the EVIL ORANGE AMERICAN GOD
@straight shooter … like really .. what is his name .. you cannot call yourself a straight shooter when you can’t even “SEE” your target….
It’s just weed people. Calm down. It’s probably for his personal consumption anyhow.
Bwoi, if the boot was on the other foot of how th Trump administration works in regards to drug smuggling, we all well an know the outcome, but it’s an American citizen.
I’m rather curious to see how this particular issue pans out. Hmmmm 🤔
$560 EC worth of Weed? I heard the news and thought is was a large quantity of drugs.Based on the amount found.I think it was for personal use not for selling.He should have searched on line as to the amount allowed in Antigua.PEOPLE,PEOPLE,PEOPLE,IT HAS A VALUE OF EC$560.00.
Wow I can’t believe someone got caught with $200 USD of weed. They really got Pablo Escobar here
@ Straight Shooter,
It’s a she snd not a he.
How about caring for quality news reporting and competent law enforcement.
Her mug shot was shown earlier and stated she arrived from Canada on Air Canada. Overnight she became American
The amount now stated is grossly understated from earlier reports.
Is this a reflection The Royal Police operations?
Here the The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda pats themselves on the back stating here: They continue to strengthen its drug interdiction efforts at ports of entry and reminds all travelers that the importation and possession of controlled drugs remain serious offenses under the laws of Antigua and Barbuda.
They can’t collect evidence without contamination of Nigel Christian’s murder.
BTW: Judge Emanuel is a she not a he.
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