Clarendon man charged for ganja

Narcotics detectives have charged a businessman with drug offences, following a ganja seizure in Andrew Hill district, Frankfield, Clarendon, on Tuesday.

Lascelle Taylor, 57, businessman and farmer was charged with the offences of: possession of ganja; dealing in ganja; and using premises for the storage of ganja.

Reports are that about 6 a.m., during operations in the area, lawmen searched a premises and found three bags containing 28 pounds of ganja.

The illicit drug, which has an estimated street value of J$112, 000 was subsequently seized.

Taylor is scheduled to appear in the Clarendon Parish Court on Tuesday, February 26.

Investigations continue.