Jamaican cop discovered responsible of cocaine trafficking

A Jamaican police officer has been discovered responsible on numerous counts of drug-related offenses on the Manchester Parish Courtroom this previous Thursday. 

Corporal Jermaine Powell is discovered responsible of possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine, trafficking cocaine, possession of legal property, and conspiracy.

Operation unveils medication

Experiences are that on November 9, 2018, a cooperative enterprise between the Narcotics Division and personnel from the Porus Police Station launched an anti-narcotics operation alongside the Porus most important street. 

A white Toyota Probox motor automotive pushed by Corporal Powell was signaled to cease and he complied.

Hidden contraband unearthed 

An examination of Powell’s automobile revealed cocaine weighing greater than two kilos together with $1.2 million in money was discovered hid between the spare wheel and the physique of the automobile.

On the time of the invention, the illicit substance bore an estimated avenue worth of J$1.4 million.

Powell is to be sentenced on December 31.

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