Trending/crime· Updated Nov 5, 2026

Police Charge Adrian Beckford After $51.7 Million Cocaine Bust in Papine

Adrian Beckford has been charged after police seized cocaine valued at about $51.7 million at his Papine, St Andrew premises. He is due in court on November 12.

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Updated Nov 5, 2026

Police seized about 69 kilograms, or 152 pounds, of cocaine valued at roughly $51.7 million in a Monday night Papine operation.
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Adrian Beckford, 50, was charged with drug and conspiracy offences after initially being held in custody.
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Beckford is scheduled to appear in court on November 12.
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Nov 5, 2026

Update | 50-y-o man charged over $51.7 million cocaine bust in Papine

Police have charged 50-year-old Adrian Beckford, also known as “Paul,” after finding 152 pounds of cocaine, valued at about $51.7 million, at his Papine, St Andrew premises during a Monday night raid. He faces drug and conspiracy charges and is set to appear in court on November 12.

Nov 5, 2026

Construction worker charged after $51 million cocaine bust in St Andrew

A construction worker, Adrian Beckford, 50, has been charged after police found about 69 kilograms of cocaine, valued at $51.7 million, at his University Crescent home in Papine, St Andrew. The seizure followed an intelligence-led operation by the SWAT team and Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division, and Beckford is set to appear in court on November 12.

Nov 4, 2026

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

Police seized 69 kilograms of cocaine, valued at $51.7 million, during a late-night raid at a residence on University Crescent in Papine, St Andrew, on Monday. A construction worker, who was the sole occupant of the house, is in custody and is expected to be formally charged as investigations continue.

Nov 4, 2026

Construction worker arrested after $51.7-million cocaine bust in St Andrew

Police seized 69 kilogrammes of cocaine, valued at about $51.7 million, during a late-night operation at a house on University Crescent in Papine, St Andrew, on Monday. A construction worker found alone at the premises is in custody as investigators from the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division prepare charges. The bust is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug and firearm networks in Jamaica.

Police Charge Adrian Beckford After $51.7 Million Cocaine Bust in Papine

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