Eric Antoine Lake and Glen Roberto, who are on remand, had pleaded guilty to failing to declare monies to Customs on June 13, 2011 at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.

While the men did not appear in court on April 4, 2012, Lake’s lawyer Herbert Mc.Kenzie asked for the adjournment date, which was not opposed by Principal Crown Counsel Tiffany Scatliffe.

The Crown wants the money seized since it was allegedly obtained from proceeds of a criminal activity in the Virgin Islands (VI) as stated under the Proceeds of Criminal Conduct Act 2008.

According to court records, the duo was stopped by Customs officers prior to boarding LIAT 509 to St Maarten. During inspection, officers found that Lake had more than $10,000 in his possession and Flanders $35,000.

When interviewed by Police, Flanders confessed the monies were from bets made from horseracing and cockfighting in the VI.