KINGSTON, Jamaica – A police inspector assigned to the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Branch (CTOC) has been arrested on suspicion of breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act after nearly six kilograms of cocaine was seized from his vehicle on Thursday.

Observer Online understands that around 7pm, a police team from the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) went to a bar in Kingston acting on information that vehicles parked on the premises of the establishment were being used in illegal drug activity.

It is understood that upon the arrival of the FNID team, the suspect was observed among other patrons at the location.

Searches were reportedly requested of three vehicles on the premises including a Toyota Tacoma belonging to the suspect, a Kia owned by a soldier and a Honda Stepwgn belonging to another individual.

It is further reported that while the police conducted searches of the Kia and the Honda, the suspect refused access to his Toyota Tacoma resulting in the FNID deputy superintendent being called to the scene.

On the arrival of the deputy superintendent, the senior cop was informed by the suspect that cocaine was inside his vehicle.

It is reported that all three vehicles were then secured and towed to the FNID headquarters where the suspect’s Toyota Tacoma was searched in his presence during which five rectangular parcels wrapped in masking tape and clear plastic were found in a white plastic bag at the back of the vehicle. Each parcel reportedly contained a white powdery substance resembling cocaine with an estimated weight of 5.8 kilograms or 12.5 pounds.

The substance was seized along with a police service pistol belonging to the suspect, his Jamaica Constabulary Force identification card, a holster and smartphone. All three vehicles were also seized.

It is understood that another operation was conducted at the inspector’s residence in his presence, but nothing illegal was found.

The suspect is in police custody as investigation continues.