The agenda for the conference included topics related to developing bilateral ties and areas of energy-related cooperation between the two nations. On November 17, 2023, a 40-year-old Barbadian was found guilty of violating the Dangerous Drugs Act after he tried to smuggle more than 1.8 kg of cocaine into the United Kingdom via the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James.
On Thursday, October 26, Kelvin Charles, a carpenter from Bridgetown, Barbados, was taken into custody by customs officials who claimed to have found the illegal substance hidden in his luggage’s fake compartments while doing security checks.
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After that, he was accused of trying to export cocaine, dealing in cocaine, and possessing cocaine.
Charles entered a guilty plea to all counts when he appeared before St. James Parish Court on Friday, November 17. He was given the following sentence:
· Cocaine possession: $200,000 fine or six months in jail
· Exporting cocaine: 400,000 or a jail sentence of six months
· Minimum sentence of six months in jail
The fines were to be paid by him right away. Charles will be imprisoned for a total of 18 months if he doesn’t comply.
