Officers from the Customs and Excise Division's Preventive Branch acted on intelligence and inspected a shipment presented for clearance on March 18, 2026 at the Port of Spain Customs Bonded Area. The search uncovered four packages containing a green plant-like material concealed within cargo, with subsequent testing confirming the substance was cannabis valued at approximately $424,490. One individual was arrested and formally charged in connection with the seizure. The accused appeared before a Master of the High Court and was granted bail in the sum of $200,000 with surety. Customs officials stated the bust is part of intensified efforts to disrupt the illegal drug trade and protect national security.
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This is the 12th seizures reported in Port of Spain in 2026.
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