Massive drug find in St Thomas

More than $27 million worth of illegal drugs was seized in St Thomas last weekend, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has reported.

Several parcels of cocaine and ganja were reportedly seized at Windy Way, Blue Mahoe in the parish.

According to the Corporate Communications Unit of the JCF, lawmen were conducting operations in the area, when a shed was searched. The cops said that ganja weighing 1,229 kilogrammes, and valued at J$12. 3 million, as well 31.4 kilogrammes of cocaine were found inside. The cocaine is said to have a street value of US$94,200 (approximately J$14.7 million).

Two men were taken into custody.

The Narcotics Division has commenced an investigation.