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Police probe into barrel find

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Police are continuing investigations into the case where drugs were found in barrels at the Bridgetown Port.
Public relations officer Inspector David Welch said 103 taped packages of cannabis weighing 186 pounds were found in two barrels last Tuesday.
He said this was after an operation at the Bridgetown Port which lasted several hours on Tuesday involving members of the Drug Squad, Canine Unit and Customs Enforcement Unit. He said the barrels were handed over to the police on Friday.
Welch said no arrests have been made, but confirmed that investigations were continuing. (CM)

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