T&T officials seize package of 'hybrid' marijuana shipped from Canada

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) shared that it is collaborating with Canadian authorities following its interception of “hybrid” marijuana valued at TT$1.6 million.

Interception at Point Lisas

Officers from a Specialist Unit within the Ministry of National Security, alongside the Customs and Excise Division, seized the drugs at a warehouse in Point Lisas on the west coast on Tuesday.

Reports are that the drugs which originate from Canada, weigh a total of 6.48 kilograms.

Intelligence-led seizure

According to TTPS, the seizure came as a result of intelligence-based profiling.

It said that following the mandate of the Unit regarding Border Management and Protection, diligent police work allowed officers to identify a package being imported into Trinidad from Canada.

They coordinated an operation with the Customs and Excise Division, leading to the confiscation.

Marijuana hidden in speaker boxes

Reports are that upon inspection, the seized package contained two speaker boxes.

Further checks revealed a quantity of marijuana marked with different flavors, carefully hidden within.

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Ongoing investigation

TTPS shared that investigations into this matter are continuing, with the assistance of Canadian authorities.

Meanwhile, the Special Investigations Unit and Customs are pursuing local avenues of inquiry. Their focus remains steadfast on dismantling the importation of illicit drugs and other contraband over Trinidad and Tobago's borders.

The case serves as a significant development in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking within the region.

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