ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Drive (JCF) is reporting additional success in its crackdown on the usage of courier companies to visitors medicine, with the arrest and cost of a St Catherine mechanic.
The accused has been recognized as 51-year-old Jayson Josephs, a mechanic of Wakefield district, Linstead, St Catherine.
In line with stories, on January 29 this yr, Josephs tried to ship a bundle labelled “All Goal Seasoning” to London from a submit workplace in St Catherine.
Nonetheless, throughout routine safety screening, anomalies have been detected within the bundle, prompting the intervention of the police’s Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID).
A search of the parcel reportedly revealed eight ounces of ganja hidden inside.
Following a focused operation on Thursday, July 10, Josephs was apprehended. He has since been charged with possession of ganja, dealing in ganja, trying to export ganja, and conspiracy to export ganja.
Police say that the FNID has been investigating greater than 100 related instances because the begin of the yr during which medicine have been found in packages despatched by way of courier companies.
Performing Senior Superintendent of Police Patrae Rowe, Director of the FNID, underscored the division’s dedication to disrupt the movement of illicit medicine, notably by way of couriers.
“We’re conscious of the modus operandi of people who’re shifting and buying and selling medicine inside our borders, and we’re intensifying our efforts to make sure they’re apprehended and face the total pressure of the legislation,” he stated.
The JCF is encouraging the general public to help by reporting anybody concerned within the drug commerce or any suspicious actions.
Suggestions will be offered by calling the FNID at 876-923-6184, the Nationwide Intelligence Bureau at 811, Crime Cease at 311, or by contacting the closest police station.
