Man slapped with multiple charges Sangster airport cocaine bust
ST JAMES, Jamaica – A man has been slapped with multiple charges in relation to the seizure of approximately 2.5 kilograms of cocaine at the Sangster International Airport in St James on Sunday.
Thirty-three-year-old Jermaine Scott has been charged with possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine, attempting to export cocaine and conspiracy to export cocaine.
According to reports, investigators assigned to the Narcotics Division arrested Scott at the airport after the cocaine, which attracts a street value of approximately US$125,000 was allegedly found in his possession during a law enforcement operation by the Narcotics and the Customs Contraband Enforcement Team.
Following an interview which was conducted in the presence of his attorney, Scott was charged on Monday.
He is to appear before the St James Parish Court on February 3.
