PORT OF SPAIN – Police say they have intercepted illegal narcotics concealed in barrels shipped from the United States at the Port of Port of Spain with a street value of nearly half a million dollars (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents).
The police said that the seizure followed a coordinated intelligence-led operation involving partner agencies after receiving credible information and on Monday “conducted a targeted search of two barrels awaiting clearance that were shipped from Fort Myers, Florida.
“Inside one barrel, officers discovered packages containing high-grade cannabis concealed beneath clothing. When weighed, the seized illegal narcotics scaled 4.605kg, with an estimated street value of TT$400,000”.
The police did not say whether they had been any arrests, but said they “will continue to work closely with local and international law enforcement partners to interrupt the flow of illegal narcotics and safeguard communities across Trinidad and Tobago”. (CMC)
I could Never understand this kind of tactic.