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Cocaine Smuggler Caught at Cyril E. King Airport
A major cocaine smuggling operation was foiled at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, USVI, when 20-year-old Shahime Ludvig, Jr. was arrested for attempting to smuggle 23 kilograms of cocaine to Atlanta, Georgia.
According to the complaint, Ludvig was caught by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agents who discovered that the suitcase he checked in for Delta Flight #307 contained white, brick-like objects that field-tested positive for cocaine and weighed approximately twenty-three kilograms.
The suitcase was destined for Atlanta, Georgia, but Ludvig’s plan was thwarted by the vigilant CBP Agents.
Ludvig, a St. Thomas native, faces serious charges, including possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. If convicted, he could face a term of imprisonment of not less than ten years and not more than life and a fine of $10,000,000.00.
The case is being investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The prosecution will be handled by Assistant United States Attorney Sigrid M. Tejo-Sprotte.
Ludvig made his initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller and was detained pending further proceedings. His fate now hangs in the balance as he faces the serious charges brought against him.
This is a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and smuggling in the USVI. The Grimy Times will continue to bring you updates on this case as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Virgin Islands
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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