Liburd sentenced, fined for cocaine possession

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – THE Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), in a recent statement, announced that Damien Liburd, a resident of Upper Cayon, has been sentenced for multiple offences related to the importation and possession of controlled substances.

Liburd was jointly charged by the Comptroller of the St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Department and the RSCNPF with the following offences:

• Importation of a Controlled Drug
• Importation of Restricted Goods Not in Accordance with Restrictions and Conditions
• Submitting a False Customs Declaration
• Intent to Deceive a Customs Officer

Following a guilty verdict on all charges, he was sentenced as follows:

• Importation of a Controlled Drug: Convicted and fined $5,000 ECD, payable within four (4) months. Failure to pay will result in one (1) year of imprisonment.
• Submitting a False Customs Declaration: Fined $2,000 ECD, payable within six (6) months. Defaulting will result in six (6) months in prison.
• Importation of Restricted Goods Not in Accordance with Restrictions and Conditions: Received a caution.
• Intent to Deceive a Customs Officer: Fined $2,000 ECD, payable within six (6) months, with a default penalty of six (6) months in prison.

Liburd was sentenced on January 27, 2025, by Magistrate Her Honour Rhonda Nisbett-Browne at the District “A” Magistrate Court in Basseterre, St. Kitts.