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St James man charged with drug trafficking

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Police executed a search warrant at the home of a St James man and discovered almost 250 cannabis plants growing.

Members of the Drug Squad of the Royal Barbados Police Force arrested and charged Jerry Nathaniel Haynes, 47, of Halls Village No. 1 on Wednesday for possession of cannabis, possession with intent to supply, trafficking and cultivation.

They seized 243 plants ranging in height from one foot to six feet and loose quantities of cannabis were also dfound.

The 32.9 kilogrammes of cannabis has an estimated street value of $131 600. (PR/SAT)

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