June 5, 2013
Ganja worth $560K found buried on beach
KINGSTON, Jamaica – More than 100 pounds of ganja was found buried on a beach and lead lists believed to be used in the lottery scam seized during a joint operation on the St Thomas/St Andrew border early today.
The contraband was seized during a five-hour operation, which began about 4:00am, in Grants Pen, St Thomas and Bull Bay, St Andrew.
Reports are that 112 pounds of ganja, with an estimated street value of $560,000, was found buried on a beach behind a house in Grants Pen.
Additionally, lead lists, sheets with telephone numbers and other personal data believed to be used by scammers, were found at a St Andrew home following the search of several residences.
Ten people, including a woman, were detained during the search.
