Trinidad and Tobago authorities not too long ago put a halt to a big drug cargo destined for Antigua and Barbuda, seizing cocaine valued at over US$73,000.
Hid amongst reliable cargo
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) reported that it uncovered a drug trafficking community primarily based within the Northern Division.
Reviews are that the community discreetly smuggled narcotics, cleverly hidden amidst reliable cargo, using native courier companies to facilitate deliveries to each regional and worldwide companions.
Bundle disguised as automobile components
Based on studies, on October 11, officers zeroed in on a bundle, supposedly containing automobile components headed for Antigua.
A scan of the consignment uncovered 363 grams of cocaine.
Efforts towards a drug-free area
Following the profitable interception, Commissioner of Police, Erla Christopher, emphasised the importance of such operations.
Christopher stated that every profitable drug seizure not solely displays the relentless dedication of the TTPS but additionally symbolizes a collective triumph for the neighborhood.
The Commissioner additional famous the significance of fostering partnerships, each domestically and overseas, to progressively break down drug trafficking operations and subsequently lower associated felony actions.