PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Customs officers operating at the arrival hall of the Princess Juliana International Airport, checked the incoming flight of the Caribbean Airlines from Jamaica. While screening the luggage of the passengers from that flight with X-Ray equipment the officers noticed an abnormal image on the screen. During the physical inspection of the luggage, the officers encountered four metal objects. The officers drilled a hole in one of the metal objects and found that it was filled with a white substance which they recognized as pure cocaine.
All four objects were subsequently cut opened and found to contain cocaine, for a total of 1.631 KG. The contraband and the luggage of the suspect were confiscated.
A 30 years old Nigerian-born male suspect, with the Initials G.E.E, bearer of St Kitts and Nevis nationality/passport, was arrested and questioned by Customs officers. The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Customs will continue with the intensified controls at the borders.
Press Release Customs SXM.
