Coca-Cola Billionaire Arrested After Private Jet Search Turns Up $1.3M In Marijuana

By NY Post
Posted on 05/15/19 | News Source: MATZAV

A Greek billionaire and heir to the Coca-Cola fortune was arrested on the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts after a search of his private jet uncovered more than $1.3 million worth of cannabis on board, according to multiple reports.

Alkiviades “Alki” David, 50, was arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Unit at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport after customs officials found approximately 5,000 cannabis plants in addition to seeds and a variety of other cannabis products, according to the Vancouver Sun.

David claimed the plants on board were “all hemp” and were related to a new venture to start a legal cannabis business in the region. He was charged with intent to supply, possession of controlled drugs and importation of a controlled drug into the federation, officials from the St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force confirmed to the Daily Express.

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