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Drug Bust in Pointe-à-Pitre Nets Arrest, Seizes Narcotics
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Pointe-à-Pitre — April 27, 2025 — National police in Pointe-à-Pitre conducted an operation targeting drug trafficking, leading to one arrest and the seizure of numerous illegal substances, including cannabis and cocaine. The police operation, which also focused on theft and illegal weapons, saw multiple dwellings searched and vehicles inspected. The seizure included a variety of packaged narcotics along with several vehicles found to be in violation of various traffic laws. The dramatic police drug bust is expected to send a strong message. For more details, stay tuned.
drug Bust in Pointe-à-Pitre Nets Arrest, Seizes Narcotics and Vehicles
Pointe-à-Pitre, guadeloupe – National police conducted operations targeting drug trafficking, theft, and illegal weapons, resulting in one arrest and the seizure of drugs and vehicles.
Key Findings
- One man of dominican nationality arrested for concealment of theft.
- Seizure of 895 grams of cannabis herb and 235 grams of cocaine.
- Recovery of various narcotics packaged for distribution.
- Confiscation of nine unregistered or stolen two-wheeled vehicles.
Details of the Operation
The operations, designed too combat a range of criminal activities, involved thorough checks of vehicles and shops by national police officers. The investigation led them to an alley squat, where they apprehended the suspect.
Following the arrest, a search of several dwellings described as precarious inhabitants
revealed a significant quantity of illegal drugs.
Narcotics Seized
The police discovered the following narcotics:
- 895 grams of cannabis herb distributed in three backpacks
- 235 grams of cocaine
- 68.92 grams of cannabis grass in plastic bags
- 16.11 grams of cocaine powder in plastic bags
- 12.15 grams of cocaine crack in plastic bags
- 204 grams of cannabis resin in the form of bread
Vehicle Seizures
In addition to the narcotics, authorities seized nine two-wheeled vehicles that were either not plated, not insured, stolen, or suspected of theft. These vehicles were removed from the public road.
This operation follows a recent incident at the Zamia court in Pointe-à-Pitre, where a man died. Read more about the Zamia court incident.
FAQ
- what was the purpose of the police operation?
- To combat drug trafficking, thefts, concealments, traffic violations, and illegal weapons.
- Where did the police find the drugs?
- In several dwellings described as
precarious inhabitants.
- What happened to the arrested man?
- He was placed in police custody.
- What will happen to the seized vehicles?
- They were removed from the public road and will be processed according to legal procedures.
