ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Detectives assigned to the Narcotics Police Division have charged 37-year-old Amos Lee of Old Breaton, St Catherine with breaches under the Dangerous Drugs Act in connection with the seizure of three kilograms of cocaine during an operation on Port Henderson Road, Portmore on Friday.

The illicit drug has an estimated street value of US$150,000.

Lee was charged with possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine, conveying cocaine, and conspiracy to convey cocaine.

Reports are that about midday, lawmen were in the area when they allegedly saw Lee driving a Honda Stream motor car along the roadway: he was signalled to stop and he complied. He was searched, and a search of the vehicle was also conducted. During the search, the cocaine and $26,000 were allegedly found in his possession.

He was subsequently arrested and later charged on Tuesday, after he was interviewed in the presence of his attorney.

Lee is scheduled to appear before the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday, October 24.