In St. Ann's Tranquility Valley in Brown's Town, police seized a Glock 19 pistol and detained three individuals. In Kingston, a vendor was charged with attempted robbery and assault. Additionally, a UK woman, Toinette Carew, was charged with drug offenses after cocaine was found on her body at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.
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One suspect is charged with the August 2023 shooting in Franklyn Town.
Charges Laid Against Alex 'Smurf' Sangster for Involvement in Kingston Shooting The Denham Town police have announced that charges have been laid against Alex 'Smurf' Sangster in connection to a shooting in Franklyn Town, Kingston, in August 2023. Sangster, a 23-year-old construction worker, faces charges including shooting with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized … Continue reading One suspect is charged with the August 2023 shooting in Franklyn Town.
Customs agents intercepted cocaine destined for Thailand at Manley airport.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – According to the Jamaica Customs Agency, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, customs officers intercepted two cocaine trafficking operations, including an export destined for Thailand, at two courier facilities at the cargo section at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. In a statement on Friday, November 17, 2023, the agency described the … Continue reading Customs agents intercepted cocaine destined for Thailand at Manley airport.
Arrests in Ian Fleming massive drug bust imminent–DCP Bailey
It's been four months since the police made a significant drug bust at Ian Fleming International Airport in St Mary, and up to the time of writing this blog, the police is yet to make an arrest.
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A judge sentenced a St Elizabeth fisherman to 12 years in prison for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
Police seized cocaine valued at US$600,000 at Norman Manley Airport.
The police have reported that, on Monday, January 2, 2023, they seized twelve pounds of cocaine at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica.