Andre Grant faces cocaine charges after a police search discovered drugs at his home and workstation at Sangster International Airport. CCTV footage linked Grant to cocaine found on the airport floor, prompting the investigation. Authorities recovered multiple packages of cocaine from Grant's workstation, alongside US$1,251 in cash he claimed came from tips. During questioning, Grant admitted to dropping cocaine at the airport and led police to additional drugs and money at his home. Court proceedings revealed outstanding evidence including CCTV footage and forensic certificates related to the case.
Tag: Cocaine Trafficking
Law Enforcement Charged St James Man in $71M Drug Bust.
Roderick Spence, a 56-year-old man from St James, faces multiple charges related to a major drug seizure at Kingston Freeport Terminal. Law enforcement found 103 parcels of cocaine and 123 parcels of ganja during the operation on August 7, valued over $71 million. David Smith, a project manager, has been charged with embezzlement linked to a roofing company after a customer reported losing money for materials never delivered. Smith allegedly received US$3,700 for roofing materials but failed to provide them, leading to a police report and his subsequent arrest. Law enforcement have scheduled both suspects are scheduled to appear in court in September and October, respectively, following their charges.
Police Made Key Arrests In Cocaine and Murder Cases
Police Made Key Arrests In Cocaine and Murder Cases. On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, agents from the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) arrested two British nationals. They were allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine through the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston, Jamaica. Police also charged a suspect with July 2024 double murder at a bar in Manchester.
Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering: Two Jamaicans Convicted
Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering: Two Jamaicans Convicted. On Friday, January 17, a court in Massachusetts, United States, convicted two Jamaican men. They were involved in a high-stakes international drug trafficking and money laundering operation.
Cocaine and Guns Seizure Occurred in Portmore, St. Catherine
Cocaine and Guns Seizure: On Friday, police officers successfully executed two separate operations, effectively targeting an alleged gun and drug smuggling network in Portmore, St Catherine.
Accused Pleads Guilty After Cops Seize 2kg of Cocaine in Manchester.
The Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division seized 2 kg of cocaine and 12 lbs of ganja in Manchester, leading to Jamaican national Mahlon Davis’s conviction for drug trafficking. He received concurrent sentences, including six months for possession and trafficking. Meanwhile, police investigate the deaths of a farmer and gunman in St Catherine.
Alleged Bentley Lane Gang Leader Navado Lyons Arrested and Charged in Rose Town.
The police arrested and charged Navado Lyons, alleged leader of the Bentley Lane Gang in Kingston, under the anti-gang act. Lyons controlled the community and allegedly ordered beatings and murders. In St James, police arrested Jermaine McKenzie, suspected of multiple murders, and recovered firearms. Additionally, a British woman was charged with cocaine possession at the airport. In Ocho Rios, a shooting occurred at the White River area.
Havendale Cocaine Bust: 5 Men Charged in $12 Billion Case.
Police charged five individuals in a $12-billion cocaine bust in Havendale, St. Andrew. The accused face charges for cocaine possession, dealing, and trafficking. A fatal confrontation in Ferry, St. Catherine led to the death of Romario Thompson and the seizure of illegal guns. In St. James, Ackeem Haughton faces firearm-related charges. Additionally, an alleged intruder was shot dead in Manchester by an off-duty police officer.
Fatal Shooting by Security Forces in Spanish Town: Orlando Davis Among Victims.
Two men were shot and killed by security forces in Spanish Town. The deceased were identified as Orlando Davis, known as 'Blacks' and a second individual remains unidentified. A cocaine seizure and arrests were made in Havendale, while a welder was charged for stabbing a man in Kingston. Additionally, a five-year-old girl tragically drowned in St Mary.
Two killed in a 45-minute exchange of fire between security forces and gunmen.
Summary: A 45-minute gun battle in Rose Heights resulted in the fatal shooting of two suspects. Another fatal shooting targeted a taxi operator in Sligoville. Additionally, a significant cannabis bust led to the arrest of a police officer and two Haitian nationals. A service pistol was stolen, and a British woman faces charges for cocaine smuggling at Montego Bay's airport.