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Jamaicans and Caymanians held in joint maritime operation

Published:Thursday | September 26, 2024 | 9:39 AM
The charges follow a recent interdiction at sea during joint maritime operations with the Cayman Islands Coast Guard and the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard in international waters. - CMC photo

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – Two Jamaicans and two Caymanian men suspected of being involved in a drug smuggling operation were charged when they appeared in court in the Cayman Islands earlier this week. 

The charges follow a recent interdiction at sea during joint maritime operations with the Cayman Islands Coast Guard and the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard in international waters.

During the operation an estimated 560 pounds of marijuana was seized.

The police report that large packets of drugs are now being analysed, and more details of the haul will be presented in court.

Those held in connection with the seizure, were remanded in custody and are due to  return to court on October 8.

Their names have not been released.

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