ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – A St Elizabeth farmer is being sought by the police following the seizure of approximately 50.2 kilograms of cocaine at the Sangster International Airport on Monday.

Detectives assigned to the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) named the person of interest as Renaldo Brooks.

It is reported that about 7:00 pm, anomalies were detected during an electronic examination of a suitcase destined for Canada. A search of the luggage revealed sachets containing more than 100 pounds of cocaine, with an approximate street value of J$30 million.

Director of FNID, Superintendent Patrae Rowe, said the heightened vigilance at Jamaica’s ports has been instrumental in the seizure of illicit drugs.

“We are maintaining a high level of vigilance at our ports of entry. This seizure underscores our commitment to disrupting the narcotics trade and ensuring that those who attempt to use our airports for criminal activity are brought to justice,” said SP Rowe.

Two senior municipal corporation employees were arrested and charged earlier this month following the seizure of over $5 million worth of cocaine during an operation at the Sangster International Airport.

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