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On Sunday, January 14, members of the Drug Squad, assisted by members of the Police Marine Unit, and personnel from The Barbados Coast Guard, conducted an operation at sea, approximately11.8 nautical miles off the Cement Plant, Checker Hall, St Lucy.

During this operation, a vessel was intercepted, and 15 polythene bags and two taped packages, containing 349.2 kilos of cannabis were seized.

Three men are currently assisting police in their investigations.

Today, members of the Drug Squad conducted an operation at Beachy Head Beach, St Philip.

During this operation, four polythene bags, containing 55 kilos of cannabis, and a quantity of cocaine weighing 19.1 kilos were seized.

No arrests were made. (PR)

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