TWO ARRESTED AT NMIA FOR TRYING TO SMUGGLE COCAINE

Two persons who were held at Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine, are to appear in court on Wednesday.

Miriam Thompson, a 58 year-old vendor of Norwood, St. James and 56 year-old construction worker Edson Berry of Portmore, St. Catherine have been charged with importing cociane, possession of cocaine and dealing in cocaine.

It is reported, that about 4 o’clock Sunday morning, Ms Thompson and Mr Berry arrived at the airport for a flight to Guyana.

Their behaviour reportedly aroused suspicion during security screening and they were taken to a hospital.

Ms Berry allegedly expelled 68 capsules containing cocaine.

Mr Thompson expelled 71 capsules.

The combined weight of the capsules is a little more than four pounds.

The total value of the cocaine is $2.6 million.

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