Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Three held in connection with drug seizure

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Three people are being questioned in connection with the seizure of cannabis and cocaine from a home at Pegwell, Christ Church today.

Members of the Suppressing Criminal Activity Targeting Society (SCATS) Unit conducted an operation in areas “suspected to be locations for the cultivation of cannabis”, a media release said.

Three hundred and eight cannabis plants ranging from seedlings to three feet in height and weighing 5.5 pounds with an estimated street value of $11 000, were  recovered from a residence in the area.

A quantity of cocaine weighting 10.30 grammes, with an estimated street value of $501.50 was also discovered and taken into police custody. (PR/SAT)

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