The Drug Squad and Grenada Customs & Excise Division in Grenada successfully intercepted a substantial shipment of cannabis at the St George’s Port on March 21.

Investigators discovered 26 packages of cannabis concealed within a barrel during a thorough search of the port located on Port Highway, Tanteen. The seized contraband weighed approximately 6.83 pounds, with an estimated street value of EC$61,470.

James Clarkson, a 56-year-old auto body repairman from Café St George, was arrested and charged with trafficking a controlled substance. 

Following his appearance at St George’s Magistrate’s Court on Monday,  Clarkson was granted bail of EC$50,000 with strict conditions.

The court-imposed restrictions require Clarkson to surrender all travel documents, seek court permission for travel outside Grenada, and report to South St George Police Station every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm.