Over 22 kilos of cocaine seized in Tan Tan; three in custody

police investigationThree men were taken into custody by the police after 22.6 kilograms of cocaine were seized by the police in the community of Tan Tan.

Police PRO, Sergeant Pelham Jno Baptiste said the illegal substance was found during an anti-drug operation by the police on Tuesday, January 5 at around 6:15 pm.

He stated the drug has an approximate street value of $603,420.

In that same location, 4.5 kilograms of marijuana were also found with an approximate street value of $9,400.

The three men, one from Pointe Michel and the others from Roseau, were arrested in connection with the seizure.

Jno Baptiste said at another location about 1,589 grams of marijuana, with an approximate street value of $3,900, were also seized.

Investigations are ongoing.

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29 Comments

  1. Me
    January 8, 2016

    Some lawyers are rubbing their hands in glee because it promises plenty of lucrative work for them. I often think about that paradox, how experts in legal matters make money out of crime legally. Think about it.

  2. REASONING
    January 8, 2016

    :?: Good job officers,hope one of you are not tempted to interfere or cause those charged to go free :?: Laws needs to be stiffened on drugs,no bail when caught,fine and confined,seize assets including bank accounts and long sentencing in prison :?:

    • January 10, 2016

      Have you ever heard one person who has been arrested say that the amount taken before the Court was less than what was in their possession? So why this stupid comment???

  3. Sochi
    January 8, 2016

    Almost 20 years ago, I suggested to the Police that they should not release the estimated value of the ‘alleged’ Drugs. For the Courts yes, but to the public, definitely NO! NO! NO!

    I have no idea what the Police seek to achieve by publishing estimated values of drugs to the Public. ???

    • January 10, 2016

      You have not given reasons why you suggest that it should not be done. maybe thats why they have not listened to you. Try again and give reasons for your advice.

    • January 29, 2016

      Police tell the public the value of the drugs they confiscate to let citizens and tax payers know the effectiveness of their work. The money brought in by the sale of drugs is sometimes used to buy guns for resale, to support organized crime, and to finance terrorism.

      These are drugs that will not reach the streets of my city. They will not be damaging young lives and fuelling crime in my neighborhood.

      The greater the value of the drugs that are confiscated the harder the blow to the sellers and the bigger the setback to the drug lords. Cheers :!: This is what we pay our cops for. The police lay their lives on the line every time they put the uniform on. They deserve credit. I will never cease to applaud them. I for one want to know what they are doing out there. Bravo :!:

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.

      (Certificate in Drug Studies) (Former Licenced Private Investigator. Province of Ontario, Canada. Licence number 142306.)

  4. Frank Talker
    January 8, 2016

    I suggest the Police stop releasing the street value of drugs confiscated as this becomes an eye-opener to young people an gives them a reason to dabble in drugs.

    • January 8, 2016

      On the contrary, it’s important for the public to be told how much more valuable the drugs are, and how lucrative it is to sell them, precisely *because* they are illegal. Only by understanding how the economics of drug prohibition works can people realise why it’s such a foolish idea and why it’s time to scrap it entirely.

      • January 8, 2016

        How would legalizing the drugs make them less expensive :?:

        Those who grow, manufacture, and sell would probably have to pay for a license to do so.

        There would likely be a sales tax on everything that is sold.

        All this would be added on to whatever they presently charge.

        Legalizing any drug will not stop people from selling and buying it illegally.

        Underage buyers will still buy from unlicensed (unregulated) sellers because legal dealers will not sell to them or may report them.

        Also those who wish to purchase larger quantities for trafficking are likely to go to illegal dealers for a better price and avoid being reported.

        If the illegal dealer does not have to pay for a license to sell, and does not have to collect the added on tax the government wants to collect, naturally he will be able to charge less.

        Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.

    • Merina Mckenzie
      January 8, 2016

      Bull !
      Many parents in Dominica encourage their children in drugs
      by laundering the proceeds into legal funds,
      That is one of the attributes for the break down in families value and structure.
      When parents reverse their roles and responsibilities,by allowing their kids to
      support their households they canno discipline.
      Greed, jealousy, competition are the demons.
      Despite the challenging job market ,there are
      people who have good jobs who are engage in such illicit trade.

    • loko mofo
      February 25, 2016

      WAY TRUE
      First good comment Ive seen In this

  5. January 8, 2016

    good job keep the cocaine of the streets but leave the weed alone

    • January 9, 2016

      Note: The weed is valuable to the pushers. It is how they introduce young people to the world of drugs.

      Once a young man experiences a good cannabis high all he needs is to know is that he can get an even bigger blast from coke.

      When the police do a major drug bust they usually find marijuana. It is part of the drug trade. The pushers include it in their inventory. People who will sell cocaine will sell marijuana and vice versa.

      In a drug bust the police also often find illegal guns. The drug trade is a very dangerous business. No loving parent would want a son or daughter anywhere near it.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.

  6. Crab and Manicou Hunter
    January 7, 2016

    It’s better hunting crab and manicou instead of dealing hard drugs. I wonder how much drugs were actually seized. I have learned not to trust the police too much, well at least some of them. My sources are telling me that Charlo stepping down soon as President and Skerro stepping down to become president. We all know that the light skin Labor Man from the Valley will soon be Prime Minister. Things will only get worse. Well, you heard here first. Back to the hills for me.

    • Titiwi
      January 8, 2016

      You may well be on point. This would put Skerrit beyond the reach of the law as he would have immunity from prosecution as President., both for his actions in a private- as well as official capacity. Furthermore, should this happen expect him to amend the constitution to allow him to rule by decree. A frightening prospect indeed.

  7. King
    January 7, 2016

    Down there have too much snitches….snitches get stitches so I hear them say in Bklyn.

  8. j
    January 7, 2016

    stay Roseau and do all you dirty works, don’t come to our community

  9. Delvin Castro
    January 7, 2016

    Skerrit do something, Mariah Carey just visit Antigua.

  10. first lady
    January 7, 2016

    Thanks that’s one life saved from the distruction of the illegal drug epidermic which is destroy our children, families and sweet Dominica. Its a tought battle hanging in there those of you who are working hard to fight a good fight. Amen i say to the honest police office who are doing a great job to keep this monsters of off the streets and our society.

  11. Truth
    January 7, 2016

    Are Dominicans really consuming that amount of cocaine or are we just a transit point? I know I often see many young people smoking weed but not cocaine … these days you hear of soo much cocaine being seized its amazing!

  12. Face the Facts
    January 7, 2016

    Good job officers! Well done!
    This is one way of keeping these illegal drugs off the streets.and also out of the reach of youths.

  13. Caretaker
    January 7, 2016

    Another beat the dust. Behind every successful man there is a powerful woman.Boogar left a trail behind. Brain beat mussels any time. you can make $200 per day honest money. Plantain,fig,dasheen,cucomber,you name it.Fruity Island. Quick money, quick arrest. You are losing give it a break

  14. January 7, 2016

    Again we have a example of marijuana being found along with cocaine during a cocaine bust.

    Marijuana is part of the drug trade. People who will sell cocaine will sell marijuana and vice versa.

    People who will experiment with marijuana will experiment with cocaine. They usually begin with marijuana before trying cocaine or heroine this is why it is called a ”gateway” drug. For many it leads to a life of addiction and pain.

    Congratulations again to the police again for a job well done :!:

    Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.

  15. Truth be Told
    January 7, 2016

    Cocaine season open in Dominica? Let’s all go hunting!

  16. January 7, 2016

    Once again the Dominica Police Force has successfully taken large quantities of cocaine off the streets of Dominica. We hear of these major seizures and again wonder where on earth is ALL this expensive powder coming from? We are left to consider if it’s really possible for a few young Dominican men to facilitate the transfer, movement, securing and sale of these large amounts of cocaine. We then use logical deduction to presume that there very well may be a much better financed and equipped individual or group of individuals capable of moving these vast amounts of narcotics into and out of Dominica and the rest of the region. Thus, while it is good and absolutely commendable to arrest these local young men and remove the cocaine from circulation, we must ask ourselves…”are we really getting to the root of the problem?” It seems like the small fries take the fall while the real “PUSHERS” live in luxury, feeling immune from justice. More work to be done!!!

  17. pick-it
    January 7, 2016

    good job officers, well done! Hopefully none of all you doe redistribute, don’t be tempted

  18. duck1951
    January 7, 2016

    Looks like we have a very serious drug trafficking issue in our beloved land. Unless we stiffen the penalties for those offender the incentive will be there to continue business as usual . We should model Singapore !
    Zero bail and zero tolerance if found guilty !!

    • January 9, 2016

      AMEM :!:

      When the government AND the police AND the court decide to make it work it WILL work :!:

      The war on drugs in Dominica CAN be won. Better still it WILL be won.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.

  19. Tjebe Fort
    January 7, 2016

    I applaud the police for this. Looks like we are finally getting somewhere. Squeeze the pips out of these criminals and make mr. Big’s money dry up. Thank you.

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