Flight attendant remanded on drug charges

A LIAT FLIGHT attendant has been remanded to prison until May 5, 2016 on cocaine and marijuana charges.

Deann Pat Portia Plummer, a 33-year-old St Lucian, appeared in the District “B” Magistrates’ Court today accused of possession of five kilogrammes of cocaine, possession of 1.3 grammes of cannabis, possession with intent to supply cocaine, trafficking in the same illegal drug and importation of cocaine.

According to police, Plummer arrived in Barbados on Tuesday and the cocaine wasallegedly found in her handbag during a search by Customs officers.

The cannabis was reportedly found at her apartment. (PR/NB)