The Jamaica Defence Power (JDF) says 2,000 kilos of cocaine valued at J$1.1 billion was seized on Monday after its members intercepted a go-fast boat off the coast of St. Thomas.
Three Jamaicans, who have been on the boat, have been apprehended and are being processed.
The Air and Cyber Command intercepted the vessel after working with the JDF Air Wing and JDF Coast Guard.
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The JDF mentioned the 19 massive parcels of cocaine have been shipped from South America.
The JDF additional mentioned it continues to keep up a collaborative operational functionality within the maritime and aerial areas 24 hours a day to safeguard Jamaica’s blue economic system.
It’s also urging Jamaicans to contact the safety forces utilizing the JDF tip hotline at 876-837-8888 to report legal exercise.