The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) said last week’s seizure of drugs at the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) was its largest drug seizure since the start of the year. More than two tonnes of cocaine and 256 pounds of ganja were intercepted in operations conducted between August 5 and 7.

The seizures, carried out in collaboration with the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division and Specialised Operations Branch, involved approximately 1,813 parcels of cocaine in containers destined for Spain and Florida.

The cocaine has an estimated local street value of J$1.2 billion. Based on the intended destinations, its international market value was estimated at €116 million, or about J$21 billion, and US$3.5 million, equivalent to approximately J$562.4 million. The ganja was destined for Florida.