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Two British tourists charged with drug smuggling in Grenada | Two British tourists charged with drug smuggling in Grenada |
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Two British tourists have been charged with drug possession and trafficking after authorities in Grenada allegedly found 1.3 kilograms of cocaine concealed in their luggage. | Two British tourists have been charged with drug possession and trafficking after authorities in Grenada allegedly found 1.3 kilograms of cocaine concealed in their luggage. |
Police say the tourists were arrested at Maurice Bishop international airport as they attempted to board a Virgin Atlantic flight to London. | Police say the tourists were arrested at Maurice Bishop international airport as they attempted to board a Virgin Atlantic flight to London. |
Simeon Archibald and Nadine Jones were remanded on Monday after appearing before a judge. | Simeon Archibald and Nadine Jones were remanded on Monday after appearing before a judge. |
The suspects' hometowns were not immediately disclosed. Police say Archibald is a 35-year-old photographer. | The suspects' hometowns were not immediately disclosed. Police say Archibald is a 35-year-old photographer. |
Police say the pair had been in Grenada for a week before their Thursday arrest at the small Caribbean country's airport. | Police say the pair had been in Grenada for a week before their Thursday arrest at the small Caribbean country's airport. |
If there is a conviction, drug-related offences in Grenada can carry a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment. | If there is a conviction, drug-related offences in Grenada can carry a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment. |
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