A joint drug interdiction operation between the Police and Customs has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of cannabis at Deep Water Harbour on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.

Both law enforcement agencies carried out a search at the main seaport and discovered a barrel with nineteen (19) vacuum-sealed packages containing the controlled drug cannabis.

The packages weighed approximately seven and a half (7½) pounds, with an estimated street value of EC $60,000. The barrel and its contents were seized and taken to the police headquarters. Investigations are ongoing.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda remains committed to working collaboratively with local and regional partners to intercept and prevent the illegal importation of controlled substances into the country.

Anyone with information related to drug trafficking or other criminal activities is encouraged to contact the Narcotics Department at 462-5150 or call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477). All reports are strictly confidential.