42 pounds of cocaine found at Antigua Airport

Dominica News Online - Monday, July 15th, 2024 at 8:59 AM

In a collaborative effort between law enforcement and customs officials, a significant discovery was made at VC Bird International Airport in Antigua.

A total of 42 pounds of cocaine were confiscated from a black suitcase, within which 16 vacuum-sealed packages of the controlled substance were found.

Following the discovery, the suitcase was promptly transferred to the police station for a thorough investigation.

Although there were no immediate arrests, it is estimated that the street value of the class-A drug amounts to a staggering $666,900.

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