The passenger, who is a Caymanian national, was returning home after a short vacation. During a search, officers discovered the substance, and after a preliminary assessment, the passenger was arrested. The male passenger is now on bail while investigation continues.

Deputy Collector of Customs (Enforcement) Marlon Bodden said “Following the first arrest for hashish in May this second arrest suggests that we could be seeing an increase or new trend through the Owen Roberts International Airport. We have a zero tolerance approach to any illegal drugs; we will maintain our concentrated vigilance and wish to remind the public that offences of this nature can result in imprisonment.”

Anyone with information relating to this type of crime should contact HM Customs tip-line on 1-800- 534-8477 or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS) in total confidence, or email the department at Tell.us@customs.gov.ky.