On Saturday 7th May 2016, the ONDCP in collaboration with the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, conducted a joint operation in the Cassada Gardens area which resulted in the arrest of two (2) Jamaican males, Andre Robinson, age 35 who resides in Yorks village and Prince Caballero, age 34. Seized during the operation was of 88lbs of compressed marijuana with an estimated wholesale value of Three Hundred and Fifty Two Thousand Dollars ($352,000.00 ECD). Both men are expected to make a court appearance on 10th May 2016 in the Magistrates court to answer to the following drug charges:- Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Transfer; Possession of Cannabis; Drug Trafficking and Being Concerned in the Supply of Cannabis.

Officers were on duty when they observed suspicious activities taking place.

This success came on the heels of another recent successful counter narcotics operation conducted by the ONDCP when on 1st May 2016, on Buckley’s road, Zavique Williams, a Vincentian male, 24 years of age, was also arrested and charged for a small quantity of cannabis.

The ONDCP wishes to thank the public for the information provided in ensuring that illegal drugs are removed from the streets of Antigua and Barbuda thereby creating a safer environment for our youths. Special thanks is also extended to the hard working members of the ONDCP and the Police Drug Squad who remain at the forefront of tackling the issue of illegal drugs.