Around US$70,000 (J$10.7 million) worth of cocaine was allegedly discovered strapped to the body of an American woman who was detained at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James.
The American, a sales professional, was reportedly stopped and searched at the security checkpoint by officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Narcotics Division on Monday at 12:45 p.m. when she checked in to take a flight to New York in the US.
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According to reports, the woman had four packets totaling 2.3 kg of cocaine strapped to her body.
After violating the Dangerous Drugs Act, she was detained and given a reasonable suspicion warrant.
Her name is being kept under wraps until inquiries are conducted.
