The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged a 19-year-old British national, Abdul-Rasheed Anjolaoluwa Oduola, over the alleged possession, trafficking and attempted export of 23.4 kilogrammes of cocaine.
Oduola, who resides in Dagenham, East London, United Kingdom, was arrested by the Barbados Police Service Narcotics Unit over offences allegedly committed on September 29, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the police on Friday, Oduola faces charges of possession of cocaine, trafficking of cocaine, intent to supply cocaine and attempting to export cocaine.
Police said the suspected cocaine weighed 23.4kg and had an estimated street value of $1.17 million in Barbados currency.
The Barbados Police Service said the 19-year-old was formally charged in connection with the alleged offences as investigations continue.