Police Issue Drug Mule Warning: More than 20 tonnes of cocaine have been trafficked from or through Jamaica to Europe since the start of the year, according to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
The alarming revelation was made by Director of the JCF’s Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID), Superintendent Patrae Rowe, during an interview on Nationwide This Morning on Tuesday.
Superintendent Rowe said the amount seized or identified in trafficking operations exceeds 20 tonnes — the equivalent of more than 44,000 pounds of cocaine destined for European markets.
His comments come ahead of the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday.
Rowe disclosed that Jamaica continues to be used as a transshipment point for cocaine originating in Colombia and destined for Europe. However, he stressed that local and international law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to disrupt the illicit trade and dismantle trafficking networks.
The senior officer also issued a strong warning to Jamaicans against becoming drug mules, describing the practice as dangerous and potentially life-threatening.
He cautioned that individuals who agree to transport illegal drugs on behalf of criminal organizations often face severe legal consequences, lengthy prison sentences, and significant personal risks.
Law enforcement authorities say they remain committed to strengthening border security and intelligence-led operations to combat the flow of narcotics through Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region.
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