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Police probing $11m drug haul

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Police are investigating the discovery of a huge quantity of cannabis valued at more than $11 million.Public relations officer Inspector David Welch revealed that the container with the drugs was found at the Bridgetown Port yesterday afternoon, after it was intercepted in a joint operation involving Customs and the Police Drug Squad. It was searched and 2 768.39 pounds of cannabis, concealed in 45 boxes, was discovered.Welch said the container was removed and is now being held at a police station while investigations are continuing.

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