$1.6M in cannabis seized in Tobago

The Police Service says $1.6 million in cannabis has been seized in Tobago.

Police discovered the large quantity of cannabis late on Monday night as they continued their efforts to combat criminal activity on the island.

In a media release, the TTPS said between 9 pm and midnight, an intelligence-led operation was conducted in the Crown Point district by officers from the Guard and Emergency Branch, Inter-Agency Task Force, and Canine Unit.

Acting on information received, officers proceeded to Pigeon Point Road, where they observed a white Nissan Tiida parked in a poorly lit area along the beachfront.

The vehicle was searched with the assistance of the Canine Unit, leading to the reported discovery of a multi-coloured crocus bag containing 48 rectangular packages wrapped in brown plastic, as well as a red bag containing seven black rectangular packages, all of which contained cannabis.

The packages weighed a total of 29.7 kg.

The cannabis was taken to the Crown Point Police Station.

This operation was spearheaded by ACP Subero, Snr Supt Elie, Snr Supt Maharaj, and Snr Supt Montrichard.

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