KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two ramp attendants were charged with breaches under the Dangerous Drugs Act by the Narcotics Division in relation to an incident that occurred at the Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston on Thursday, February 8.

They are 30-year-old Artnel Grant of a Kingston 5 address and 32-year-old Christopher Cummings of Yallahs, St Thomas.

Reports are that about 3:00 pm lawmen and members of the Jamaica Customs Contraband Enforcement Team conducted a joint operation at the airport car park. Police say during the operation, two men were seen inside a car whose actions aroused their suspicions. They were accosted and searched and 55 pounds of ganja was found concealed inside a suitcase in the trunk of the car. The men were subsequently taken into custody and were charged following a question-and-answer session in the presence of their attorneys.

They are facing charges of possession of ganja, dealing in ganja, attempting to export ganja, conspiracy to export ganja and possession of criminal property.

A court date for them is being finalised.