The seizure of two pounds of methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, by customs officers has heightened concerns about a growing demand for hard drugs in Cayman.
Customs officers found the illegal drugs on 29 Aug. in a courier parcel documented as containing clothing, according to a statement issued by Customs and Border Control on Monday.
Seizures of the potentially deadly drug fentanyl in Cayman by customs officers have been on the rise. Most recently, in February this year, during the inspection of a parcel at the Airport Post Office, officers discovered 200 fentanyl tablets concealed in an incoming package. Three people were arrested in connection with that seizure.
CBC director Charles Clifford said last month’s crystal meth seizure was “yet another indication that there is an increased demand for hard drugs in the Cayman Islands”.
He described methamphetamine as a “very addictive”, dangerous substance, consumption of which can be fatal.
“The deadly drug Fentanyl is often mixed with other drugs such as Cocaine, Heroin and Crystal Meth so drug users are often unaware of the cocktail of drugs that they are purchasing and consuming,” Clifford said in Monday’s statement. “This has proven fatal in many cases in other jurisdictions and I fear that it is just a matter of time before we experience this in Cayman.”
The circumstances surrounding the importation of the crystal meth is being investigated by the CBC Investigations Section.
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Based on all of the Crazy driving that is taking place on our streets, by big vehicles, fast vehicles, motor-cycles etc. I wonder if many of our drivers are High on Meth or hard drugs??!! They are they driving like they are invincible, they are not afraid of dying, and do not care about the Lives or well-being of other drivers or road users. Something is seriously wrong…angry, reckless, and road-rage short-tempered drivers on the RISE….