Construction worker arrested following $51 million cocaine bust in St Andrew

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November 4, 2026

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Construction worker arrested following $51 million cocaine bust in St Andrew

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ST ANDREW, Jamaica – A construction worker is in police custody following the seizure of over $51 million worth of cocaine at a residence on University Crescent, Papine, in St Andrew, on Monday.

Reports from the police are that about 11:30 pm, members of the Specialised Operations Branch Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team executed a warrant at the premises.

A search of the premises led to the discovery of several cartons of cocaine.

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