Forty-eight-year-old Canadian citizen Roselynee Crisostomo was arrested and charged after 67 pounds of cannabis was found in her two suitcases at V.C. Bird International Airport.[1] She faced five charges of possession of cannabis, possession with intent to transfer, being concerned in supplying cannabis, drug trafficking and importation of cannabis.[2][3] After appearing before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel, prosecutors successfully argued she should be held on remand.[4][3] The court found she had no ties to Antigua and Barbuda and was a poor candidate for bail.[4][3] The matter was adjourned and was next scheduled to be called on May 13, 2026.[3]

The case stemmed from a joint drug interdiction operation at the airport on March 10, 2026.[2][3] Officers stopped her at about 4:30 p.m. after she arrived on Air Canada flight AC1832 from Toronto and searched her.[2][3] Officers found 61 vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis weighing 67 pounds in her two suitcases.[2][3] Authorities estimated the street value of the cannabis at approximately EC$536,000.[2][3]

The operation involved the Narcotics Department, the Special Services Unit, the K-9 Unit and the Customs Enforcement Unit checking arriving passengers.[2][3] On May 27, 2026, the Director of Public Prosecutions withdrew all charges against her, citing medical reasons.[5] Before withdrawal she had expressed interest in pleading guilty.[5] Because of the quantity involved, the matter had been referred for fast-tracked committal proceedings.[5]