KINGSTON, Jamaica — A taxi operator, who allegedly transported a murdered man’s body to a shallow grave in the Meadowrest area of Spanish Town, St Catherine, is now facing several charges — including murder.

The accused has been identified as 35-year-old Paul Drummond, otherwise called ‘Chris’ of Frazers Content in the parish

He is charged with murder, accessory after the fact, misprision of a felony and unlawful burial of a body in relation to the killing and subsequent burial of 33-year-old security officer Kevon Anderson of Rosewood drive, Spanish Town in the parish on Wednesday, May 1.

Reports are that Anderson, who was reported missing, was found in a shallow grave in the Meadowrest area of Spanish Town on Wednesday, May 8.

The police said investigations revealed Anderson was killed and then reportedly transported in a motor vehicle by a group of men driven by Drummond to the burial site.

Drummond was taken into custody on Monday, May 20. He was later charged after an interview in the presence of his attorney.

His court date is being finalised.