Five men charged in relation to $12 billion cocaine bust

The police have charged the five men who were arrested in connection with the $12-billion cocaine seizure in Havendale, St Andrew, on August 6.

They are 57-year-old Clive Roy Davis, 58-year-old Collin Ricketts, 51-year-old George Sterling, 42-year-old Clayton Peart and 72-year-old Junior Haldane.

They are all from Kingston addresses.

They are charged with possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine, trafficking of cocaine and conspiracy.

Their court date is still being finalised.

Approximately 2,600 kilograms or 5,569 pounds of cocaine, with a street value of US$75.79 million, were found at the house in Havendale during a three-hour operation by the police.

Two motor vehicles were also seized.

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