POLICE found $1.6 million worth of marijuana in car parked in a beach in Tobago.
A release by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) stated that between 9 pm on Monday 2024 and midnight, an intelligence-led operation was conducted in the Crown Point district by officers from the Guard and Emergency Branch, Inter-Agency Task Force, and Canine Unit.
Acting on information received, officers proceeded to Pigeon Point Road, where they observed a white Nissan Tiida parked in a poorly lit area along the beachfront.
The vehicle was searched with the assistance of the Canine Unit, leading to the discovery of a multi coloured crocus bag containing 48 rectangular packages wrapped in brown plastic, as well as a red bag containing seven black rectangular packages, all of which contained cannabis.
The packages weighed a total of 29.7 kg, with an estimated street value of $1,600,000. They were subsequently seized and transported to the Crown Point police station.
This operation was spearheaded by ACP Subero, Snr Supt Elie, Snr Supt Maharaj, and Snr Supt Montrichard.
