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Update | 50-y-o man charged over $51.7 million cocaine bust in Papine

Nov 5, 2026 · The Gleaner

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A 50-year-old man has been charged by the police in relation to Monday’s seizure of 152 pounds of cocaine, which reportedly has an estimated street value of $51.7 million, allegedly at his premises in Papine, St Andrew. He is Adrian Beckford, otherwise called ‘Paul’, who has been charged with possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine, taking steps preparatory to exporting cocaine, and conspiracy to export cocaine. He is scheduled to appear before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursd

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