KINGSTON , Jamaica, Jul. 26, CMC – Two Haitians who were among five persons held following the seizure of marijuana worth approximately J$9.3 million ( One Jamaica dollar=US$0.008 cents) in the eastern parish of St Andrew, have now been charged.
They have been identified as Shelande Dorelien, 27 and Wisler Laveis, 25.
Both were formally charged with possession of marijuana, dealing in marijuana, taking steps preparatory to export and , traffick the drug, conspiracy to export and illegal entry.
In addition, three Jamaican men were charged earlier this week.
The police say that on July 18, members of the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division’s (FNID) Special Operations Team intercepted two vehicles in the community of Tom’s River.
A search reportedly uncovered more than 350 parcels containing over 3,000 pounds of marijuana , with an estimated street value of $9.3 million.
Since the start of the year, police say they have seized over 40,000 pounds of ganja, valued at $121 million, and more than 1,700 pounds of cocaine, valued at over $405 million.
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