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Vincentian National Held in Barbados for Drugs, fined $15,000

By Magic 103.7November 17, 2017Updated:January 16, 2018No Comments1 Min Read
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Members of the Barbados Drug Squad have arrested and charged a Vincentian national for a number of drug related offences which were committed at the Grantley Adams International Airport on Wednesday, November 15.

Akil Xavin Jovanni John, 25, has been charged unlawful possession of cannabis, unlawful possession with intent to supply, trafficking and importation.

John was interviewed by members of the Drug Squad shortly after his arrival on the island and then referred to customs. During a search of his luggage, 20 packages containing cannabis were found.

He appeared before Magistrate Elwood Watts in the Oistins Magistrates’ Court today where he pleaded guilty to the offences. He was fined $15,000 forthwith or two years in prison for the offence of importation of cannabis; and was convicted reprimanded and discharged for the other offences.

Source: Caribbean News Service

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