Fisherman on cocaine charges granted $500,000 bail
Published:Wednesday | November 8, 2023 | 2:55 PM
Fisherman Amos Lee, 37, who is facing several cocaine-related charges was granted $500,000 bail today during an appearance before the St Catherine Parish Court.
Lee, of Old Braeton in Portmore, is charged under the Dangerous Drugs Act, with possession of, dealing in and conveyance of, cocaine
He is to return to court on December 8.
It is alleged that about 6 p.m. October 7, members of the police Narcotics Division were on an operation in Portmore when a car driven by Lee was stopped.
During a search of the vehicle, cocaine weighing three kilograms was reportedly discovered.
The police estimate the value at US$150,000.
Lee was arrested and later charged.
He is being represented by attorney-at-law Richard Lynch.
- Rasbert Turner
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