Two St Philip residents granted bail after 19.3 kg cannabis seizure

A St Philip pair pleaded guilty to cannabis trafficking charges after police found 19.3 kg of suspected cannabis worth $154,400. Each was granted $12,000 bail.

St Philip pair face cannabis trafficking charges after major drug find

Two St Philip residents have each been granted $12,000 bail following guilty pleas on cannabis-related charges, barbadostoday.bb reports. The case involves a combined 19.3 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis valued at $154,400.

Rupert Orlando Crawford, 61, and Victoria Paulette Alleyne, 33, both of Work Hall, St Philip, appeared before acting Magistrate Shakieda Sealy at the District 'A' Criminal Court on Saturday. The pair pleaded guilty to importation, possession, trafficking and intent to supply cannabis — offences allegedly committed on October 15.

According to the Barbados Police Service, Crawford was found in possession of 9.6 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of $76,800. Alleyne was allegedly found with 9.7 kilogrammes, valued at $77,600.

Both defendants are scheduled to reappear before the court on October 24.

Source: Google News BB — Crime