Police seize over 1,100 pounds of ganja in St Elizabeth
Published:Thursday | January 6, 2022 | 10:14 AM
The police in St Elizabeth on Tuesday seized over 1,100 pounds of compressed ganja in Beesheba district in New Market.
No arrest was made in connection to the seizure.
The police report that between 3:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m., a team conducted a targeted raid at a premises where the ganja was found.
According to the police, the ganja has an estimated street value of $4.4 million
The police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Jason Cope, otherwise called 'Kukos', of Happy Hall district in New Market, who is a person of interest in relation to the matter.
He is being asked to report to the Black River Police Station no later than 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Cope can contact the Black River Police at 876 965-2232 or the nearest police station.
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