Topic: Ganja
Customs seizes 30 pounds of ganja
The Customs and Border Control Service intercepted more than 30 pounds of ganja in an imported shipment arriving in Grand Cayman.
50 years ago: Sea rescue of three Caymanians, muffled ganja and government vigilance
The top article in the 30 April 1976 Caymanian Compass was on the rescue of three Caymanians. The three men, Huxley Goring, 65, his son Carlton Goring, 33, and Willis McLaughlin, 40, had been missing at sea since Wednesday the previous week.
Two arrested after police recover drugs and ammunition
A man and a woman have been arrested after a police raid on their home is alleged to have netted ganja, ammunition and two spear guns
$150,000 worth of cocaine seized in Little Cayman
More than $150,000 worth of cocaine has been seized after it washed up on the shoreline on Little Cayman
Police probe link between early hours arrest and string of George Town robberies
Police are investigating a potential link between the early hours arrest of a masked man in a business property in George Town and a spate of similar raids in the capital
Cannabis decriminalisation goes to Law Reform Commission
Prominent lawyers have welcomed news that the decriminalisation of ganja has gone to the Law Reform Commission after a referendum earlier this year backed the move.
Police seize substantial amount of ganja in checkpoint stop
Police seized a "substantial" quantity of ganja after stopping a car at a vehicle checkpoint on Thursday night, 21 Aug.
Coast Guard seizes 400 pounds of alleged ganja
The Cayman Islands Coast Guard has seized a haul of what is alleged to be 400lbs of ganja after it intercepted a boat with two men on board.
Government encouraged to prioritise ganja decriminalisation
Ganja decriminalisation should be a top priority during the first 100 days of Cayman's new government, a prominent lawyer has said.
Prison officer cleared of drugs misconduct charge
A prison officer cleared of misconduct in public office after he was caught smuggling ganja into Northward prison said on Thursday he wanted to return to his job.
Lawyers welcome ganja decriminalisation vote result
Firm referendum backing for decriminalisation of cannabis possession in small amounts has been welcomed by top members of the legal profession.
Cruise ship piers sunk but voters take chance on lottery, cannabis decriminalisation
Cayman has delivered a firm "no" on the construction of cruise ship berths, but backed a national lottery and decriminalisation of possession of small amounts of cannabis.
Support for yes vote on cannabis, but some urge caution
Campaigners for a change have long argued that the current approach of criminalising cannabis users is not working, either from a health or a law enforcement perspective.
Take our poll: Cruise berthing, lottery and ganja vote
Referendum questions on cruise berthing infrastructure, gambling and cannabis decriminalisation will be put to registered voters in Cayman's general election.
Caymanians will finally get their say on cruise berth question
Caymanians will finally vote in a referendum on the future of cruise shipping as MPs have voted in favour of the Referendum Bill.
Canadians bagged for alleged ganja smuggling
Two Canadians were arrested for the alleged importation of a total of almost 80 pounds of marijuana in separate incidents at Owen Roberts International Airport.
MP, barrister back top lawyer on changes to ganja laws
Chris Saunders, independent MP for Bodden Town West, said he agreed with the view that ganja amnesty bins should be set up at ports of entry.
Lottery and ganja to get referendum at last
A three-pronged referendum to include votes on a national lottery and the decriminalisation of small amounts of ganja is to be held, several years after it was first proposed.
2 arrested, search for fugitive on Brac continues
Police say they have arrested two people for drug offences as they continue to search for a suspect on the run in Cayman Brac.
Two arrested for suspected drug possession in West Bay
A man and a woman were arrested Monday in West Bay after police searched their vehicle and found what officers suspected to be illegal drugs.
East End police raid results in two drug arrests
Police officers headed a operation at an East End home that led to their arrest of two men on drug-related charges.
Customs officials mull ticketing visitors caught arriving with illegal drugs
Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control officials are exploring the possibility of issuing tickets to visitors who arrive at air and sea ports with small amounts of Class B drugs such as ganja.
Disorganised crime: Chancers, freelancers and opportunists gambling on the Jamaica ganja run
An assortment of freelancers, opportunists and semi-organised contractors risk their lives and their freedom making dangerous sea journeys in ill-equipped boats on the 'ganja run' from Jamaica to Cayman. The Cayman Compass embedded with the Coast Guard to take an in-depth look at the trade.
Police arrest three on drug charges
After observing "suspicious activity" on School Road on Friday, 19 April, police arrested three George Town men on drug charges.
3 charged with drug offences
Three men arrested last week following the discovery of 450 pounds of ganja and nearly $6,000 in cash have been charged, police said Tuesday.
Prison officer denies supplying inmate with ganja
Senior prison officer Derron Winston Watson who is accused of smuggling ganja into the HMP Northward, has denied allegations of supplying a prisoner with the drug.
2 arrested following discovery of 100 pounds of ganja in abandoned building
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service officers have seized an estimated 100 pounds of ganja following a search of an abandoned building in George Town.
Man arrested for threats to kill at public beach
Police arrested a 23-year-old man who, after being reported for allegedly carrying a knife and threatening another man on Seven Mile Public Beach, refused to be searched by police and then made threats to officers.
Ganja, lottery vote unlikely until 2025 elections
Cayman's long awaited vote on decriminalising small amounts of ganja and a national lottery will not take place under the PACT administration's term and could instead be added to the 2025 general elections ballot.
AK-47 among guns, ammo and drugs seized in George Town
Four people were detained by police following the discovery of a loaded 9mm handgun, an AK-47 assault rifle and a significant amount of ganja at a George Town property on Monday afternoon.
Police arrest 3, seize loaded gun in raid
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service officers arrested three men and seized a loaded firearm and ganja at a home in Bodden Town on Saturday morning, 16 July.
Two charged in West Bay firearm incident
A 21-year-old West Bay man and a 23-year-old George Town woman were charged following an incident in West Bay.
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Border control officials seize weed, mushrooms and gummies
Three arrests have been made after the seizure of marijuana, mushrooms, THC infused gummies and THC vape cartridges at Owen Roberts International Airport.
US visitor fined for ganja
An American woman who arrived in Cayman to celebrate Valentine’s Day was fined $300 by the Summary Court after she was caught trying to leave the jurisdiction with just under 30 grams of ganja.
Contaminated ganja case prompts black market drugs warning
The public is being warned about the risk of consuming contaminated ganja if they purchase drugs illegally on Cayman's black market.
Customs officer jailed for helping to smuggle ganja into Cayman
Former Customs and Border Control officer Edree Fisher has been jailed for nine months for conspiring to import more than six pounds of ganja into Cayman through the airport, after being caught on her fifth such effort.
Lottery, ganja referendum bill expected in first quarter
The legal framework to pave the way for Cayman's vote on a national lottery system and the decriminalisation of small quantities of marijuana is expected to head to Parliament in the first quarter of this year.
3 arrested in vehicle stop
Police arrested three men after finding ganja and a black full-face mask in a vehicle officers stopped on Tuesday afternoon.
MPs approve motion to bring ganja, lottery referendum
Members of Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted in favour of a motion to move forward with a bill to trigger a public referendum into the introduction of a national lottery and the decriminalisation of the use of small amounts of ganja.
Four held for ganja importation
Three Jamaican men and a West Bay resident have appeared in court on Monday on ganja importation charges after police seized over 500lbs of ganja in a weekend drug bust.
Man jailed for driving without insurance multiple times
A man who has caught driving without insurance for the eighth time has been fined and jailed by the Summary Court and banned from driving for six years.
CBC officer charged with firearm, drug offences
A Customs and Border Control officer is expected to appear in court Monday charged with firearms and drug offences after police found two handguns, ammunition and ganja at a home in Bodden Town during a search.
Bryan: Changes to ganja and gambling laws up to the people
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says the people of Cayman should decide whether to decriminalise cannabis and gambling, possibly through a referendum process.
Drugs charges levelled after packages of cocaine found
A 49-year-old man from Bodden Town appeared in court on Friday, charged with three counts of possession of a controlled drug, with intent to supply.
Seven Mile drug dealers targeting young people, police fear
Police fear drug dealers could be targeting young people on Cayman’s most famous beach. The warning comes after five people were arrested during a crackdown at Seven Mile Public Beach last week.
Ganja smuggler jailed after being caught at airport
A woman has been jailed for 18 months for attempting to smuggle ganja into Cayman through hollowed-out compartments of her suitcase.
Police arrest 3, recover loaded gun at George Town home
Police arrested three people Friday after finding a loaded gun and ganja at a home in Tropical Gardens in George Town.
Second prison officer admits to smuggling ganja into jail
Former prison officer Arnold Geovanny Cabrera Diaz has admitted to smuggling more than half a pound of ganja disguised in packages into Northward Prison.
Coast Guard calls off search-and-recovery operation
The Cayman Islands Coast Guard has called off a search-and-recovery operation for three missing boaters, after four-and-a-half days of intense efforts.
Firearm possession among nine arrests at George Town bar
A 26-year-old George Town man charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm was among nine people arrested in a joint operation between police and border control officers on Friday.
Prison officer to be sentenced for smuggling ganja into jail
Prison officer Rudolph Rambaran will have to wait until 7 March to learn his fate, after pleading guilty to smuggling packages of ganja into Northward Prison.
Man arrested, dogs seized in West Bay drug raid
Police arrested a 38-year-old West Bay man they found hiding in a shed during a drug raid in which several of the man's dogs were also seized.
Five arrested in West Bay drug/gambling operation
Police arrested five people after raiding two premises in West Bay on Friday morning, 3 Nov.
4 pounds of suspected ganja found in George Town
A suspicious package found by a member of the public near a derelict vehicle in George Town led police to recover 4 pounds of what appeared to be ganja.
Police still investigating whereabouts of crews of 2 Jamaican drug boats
Police are continuing to investigate the whereabouts of occupants of two drug canoes, believed to have travelled here from Jamaica, that were found abandoned and capsized on local reefs earlier this year.
Man arrested after knife fight in West Bay
Police arrested a 27-year-old man from West Bay on suspicion of assault and possession of ganja on 15 July.
Prison officer held with ganja at Northward
A 40-year-old prison officer was arrested at Northward Prison on Thursday morning, after packages of ganja were found on him, police have said.
No charges yet in prison ganja-smuggling case
Police are yet to lay charges against a prison officer who was arrested last month allegedly attempting to smuggle ganja into Northward Prison.
Teen hero: Negative reports hurt schoolmates
Bodden Town teenager Trevor Carmola Jr. has said recent negative reports of alleged drug use at his high school have been impacting student morale.
Police seize 900 pounds of ganja in two April busts
Five people appeared in court last month after police seized more 900 pounds of ganja in two separate investigations.
2 arrested in North Side ganja raid
Police arrested two people on suspicion of drug-related offences Tuesday following a North Side Property raid.
3 charged after 980lbs of ganja found along West Bay coast
Three men were charged in relation to 980 lbs of ganja that was recovered by police along the West Bay coastline.
Police search West Bay coastline for drugs
Police officers are searching the shoreline and water for ganja packages that were dropped from a drug boat on Thursday morning.
Man arrested after ganja found in soup cans
A 29-year-old Caymanian man was arrested after Customs and Border Control officers discovered ganja hidden in shipment of canned soups earlier this month.
Newball enters mixed pleas to drug and assault charges
Simon Julio Newball, of George Town, entered mixed pleas to a string of assault and drug charges, before the Summary Court on Wednesday, 26 Aug.
3 men, including former cricketer, convicted of drug charges
Three men, including a former Cayman national cricket team player, have been convicted of conspiring to import more than 200 pounds of ganja into Cayman.
Man arrested, drugs recovered during police raid
A police raid in West Bay has resulted in the arrest of one man and the recovery of an undisclosed amount of drugs.
Nearly 1,000 pounds of ganja seized, 2 men arrested
Police seized 950 pounds of ganja and arrested two men after stopping a vehicle towing a boat behind it in George Town over the weekend.
Ganja found in sea at West Bay and North Side
Police and the Coast Guard on Wednesday recovered packages of ganja that were discovered in the sea at two different locations by members of the public.
750 pounds of ganja seized on West Bay beach
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service patrol officers recovered 750 of ganja on a beach on Conch Point Road in West Bay on Wednesday.
Police seize 241 pounds of ganja
Police seized 241 pounds of ganja and detained two suspects, one of whom had attempted to evade arrest, during a police operation on Friday night.
2 arrested, 750 pounds of ganja seized at sea
The Cayman Islands Coast Guard arrested two men and seized more than 750 pounds of ganja after officers intercepted a boat off Grand Cayman on Tuesday morning.
