Fisherman arrested in Stoney Grounds in cocaine seizure
A police operation in Stoney Grounds, Kingstown, has led to the seizure of 5,539 grams of cocaine and the arrest of a fisherman from Lower Questelles on drug-related charges.
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said in a release that on February 6, 2025, officers from the Narcotics Unit and Special Services Unit conducted the operation, resulting in the discovery of the illicit substance. Following further investigations, Hollis Young, a 36 year old fisherman of Lower Questelles, was arrested on February 11, 2025, and charged with possession of a controlled drug, with intent to supply it to another; and possession of a controlled drug, for the purpose of drug trafficking.
Young appeared at the Serious Offences Court on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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