Bridgetown.
Raul Garcia was released from the custody of the Immigration Department this afternoon.
The former drug runner broke down in tears within seconds of earning his freedom today when the No 9 Supreme Court released him into the custody of a Barbadian family.
Justice Margaret Reifer, released Garcia from the custody of the Immigration Department just after 3 o'clock this afternoon and the Cuban walked out of the court, where he was greeted by a number of supporters and well-wishers.
The Cuban hugged the couple who will take him in from tonight, before speaking with his lawyers David Comissiong, Paula Jemmont, Ajamu Boardi and Safiye Moore.
Garcia later waltzed down the Supreme Court steps along White Park Road, St Michael, raising his hands in triumph.
The 59-year-old broke down in tears numerous times while speaking to reporters outside the courthouse.
"I want to thank all the Barbadians who have supported me," an emotional Garcia told reporters.
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