Police have intercepted a boat containing a large quantity of marijuana in Dennery.
St. Lucia News Online (SNO) has confirmed with police that the operation took place around 7 p.m. Saturday.
Reports are that some 120 pounds of marijuana was found stashed in the boat. It is alleged that the boat belongs to a former prison officer, who resides in the Dennery Valley.
When the officers arrived at the scene, the men who were reportedly in the boat, had already fled the area.
The boat and drugs are now in police custody.
Investigations are ongoing.
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