Woman arrested at NMIA for trying to smuggle cocaine
In a recent incident at Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA)in Jamaica, a woman’s attempt to smuggle over 4.8 kilograms of cocaine was thwarted by narcotics detectives.
Reports are that Narcotics Detectives say about 5 p.m. a female checked in at NMIA to board a flight destined for London, Englan
Discovery of hidden cocaine stash
Concealed within seemingly innocent milk packages inside her suitcase were 4.8 kilograms of cocaine, according to reports.
The estimated street value of this illicit cargo amounted to a substantial US$144,000.
Immediate arrest and legal action
The discovery of the concealed cocaine led to the woman’s arrest under the reasonable suspicion of breaching the Dangerous Drugs Act.
Her identity is being withheld pending further investigations.
