US$68,000 worth of cocaine seized at MoBay airport, woman arrested

Three pounds of cocaine, with an estimated street value of US$68,000, has been seized at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James.

Forty-two-year-old Stacey-Ann Smith, a data entry clerk of Sign Irwin, Montego Bay, St James, has been arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine, and attempting to export cocaine.

She is scheduled to appear before the St James Parish Court on March 29.

The police report that about 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 20, Smith arrived at the airport and attempted to board a Jet Blue flight destined for Fort Lauderdale in the United States.

During security checks, approximately three pounds of cocaine were found in her possession, according to the police.

Smith was subsequently arrested and later charged with breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act.

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