Two Christ Church men are facing multiple drug-related charges following a police operation conducted by the Serious Organised Crime Unit of the Barbados Police Service.
Richard Edward Farnum, 34, and Michael Vincent Edward Farnum, 36, both of 1st Avenue, Vauxhall, were arrested and formally charged in connection with a drug bust that occurred on Friday, May 9, 2025, at their residence.
According to police, Michael Farnum is accused of being in possession of 2,200 grams of cannabis, with an estimated street value of $8,800 Barbados dollars. His brother, Richard Farnum, is charged with possession of 47.34 kilograms of cannabis, carrying a street value of $189,360.
Both men have been charged with possession of cannabis, trafficking in cannabis, and possession with intent to supply.
They are scheduled to appear before Chief Magistrate Ian Weeks in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on today.
