BDF:- The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) in its mandate for the defence and protection of Barbados’ interests, continues to augment its response and commitment to these duties and responsibilities. In the maritime domain and given the effects of the global pandemic, there have been particular challenges to combat the illegal narcotics trade. However, due to interagency efforts, locally and regionally, disruptions and seizures in this sector have been successful. To date, there has been a significant increase in the illegal trafficking trade. In particular, during the period 1 January – 13 October 2021, the BDF’s maritime unit, the Barbados Coast
