KINGSTON: A vessel with four Costa Ricans was on Friday intercepted approximately 30 nautical miles off the south-western coast of Jamaica by a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard vessel, during a counter narcotics operation involving MOCA and the Jamaica Constabulary Force Narcotics Division.
The vessel, which reportedly developed engine problems and was taking in water, was allegedly found to be loaded with multiple bales of ganja.
The Costa Ricans were subsequently taken into custody and the vessel taken in tow, but it continued to take on water and eventually sank.
Drugs amounting to approximately 3,000 pounds were reportedly recovered by the JDF Coast Guard.
Investigators from MOCA and the Narcotics Division continue their probe into the matter.
