Man charged with acts preparatory for cannabis trafficking

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged Anthony Francis Lerius, 42, of Upper Wellington Street, St. Michael, in connection with acts preparatory for the purpose of trafficking.

The offence is alleged to have occurred between December 1, 2025, and January 16, 2026. The total estimated weight of the suspected cannabis is 28 kilograms, with an estimated street value of $448,000 Bds.

Lerius appeared before Chief Magistrate (ag) Deidre McKenna in the Oistins Magistrates’ Court on Friday, January 23, 2026.