St Ann teen, waitress charged in attempted ganja smuggling
Published:Thursday | March 22, 2018 | 12:00 AM
A St Ann teenage girl and a waitress have been arrested and charged after attempting to smuggle ganja through the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.
The girl, aged 16 as well as 26-year-old waitress Shelly-Ann Thomas, both from Ocho Rios, have been charged with possession of ganja, dealing in ganja, taking steps preparatory to export ganja and conspiracy.
The police say about 2:00 pm Monday, Thomas and the teen arrived at the airport and checked in to board a flight to Barbados.
The police say their luggage were screened and three parcels of compressed ganja, weighing six pounds were found.
The drugs have an estimated street value of $22,400.
The woman and the teen are scheduled to appear in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Monday.
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