A 40-year-old Barbadian nationwide was convicted final week Friday for violations beneath the Harmful Medicine Act as he tried to smuggle over 1.8 kilograms of cocaine into the UK through the Sangster Worldwide Airport in Jamaica
Airport arrest unveils smuggling try
Kelvin Charles, a carpenter hailing from Bridgetown, Barbados was arrested on Thursday, October 26.
Based on studies, his apprehension occurred when customs officers uncovered the illicit substance, hid inside false compartments of his baggage through the airport’s rigorous safety screening procedures.
Dealing with the costs
Charles was charged with three severe offenses: possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine, and making an attempt to export cocaine. His destiny hung within the steadiness as he awaited his day in court docket.
Responsible plea and sentencing
Throughout his court docket look earlier than the St James Parish Court docket, Charles pleaded responsible to all fees.
He was sentenced as follows:
- Possession of cocaine: Charles was fined $200,000 or sentenced to 6 months in jail.
- Dealing in cocaine: Discharged.
- Trying to export cocaine: A $400,000 high-quality or an alternate six months behind bars, with a compulsory minimal sentence of six months, was imposed.