St. Elizabeth Farmer Charged Following Major Cocaine Seizure At Sangster International Airport

ST ELIZABETH FARMER CHARGED FOLLOWING MAJOR COCAINE SEIZURE AT AIRPORT

 

Renaldo Brooks, a St. Elizabeth farmer, who was named as a Person of Interest following the seizure of more than 48 kilograms (approximately 110 pounds) of cocaine at the Sangster International Airport on Monday, January 26, has been charged by investigators assigned to the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID).

Brooks surrendered to the police at the FNID Area 1 office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday, February 02, accompanied by his Attorney. Following a question-and-answer interview, he was formally charged with:

• Possession of Cocaine
• Dealing in Cocaine
• Attempting to Export Cocaine
• Conspiracy to Export Cocaine

On Monday, January 26, anomalies were detected during an electronic examination of a suitcase at the airport that was destined for Canada. A physical search of the luggage revealed several sachets containing the cocaine, which has an estimated street value of JM$30 million.

Superintendent Patrae Rowe, Director of the FNID, previously noted that heightened vigilance at Jamaica’s ports remains a priority to disrupt the narcotics trade and bring offenders to justice.

Brooks is scheduled to appear in the St. James Parish Court on Friday, February 06, to answer to the charges.

The FNID continues to encourage anyone with information on illicit drugs to contact them at 876-923-6184, the police emergency 119 number, or visit the nearest police station.