2 charged for over $35 million, vehicles seized in Old Harbour

2 charged for over $35 million, vehicles seized in Old Harbour

June 14, 2018 0 By Horace Mills

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said its investigators have charged the two men who were arrested on Thursday (June 7) during operations in Old Harbour, St Catherine, where more than JA$35 million and high-end motor vehicles were seized.

They are 33-year-old engineer Lawrence Pommells, and 32-year-old mechanic Ricardo Harris, both from Old Harbour.

Both men are charged with Money Laundering (Possession of Criminal Property), and breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act (Bribery).

The JCF said reports are that, on the mentioned date, investigators from the Constabulary Financial Unit of C-TOC and the Financial Investigation Unit carried out an operation in New Harbour Village.

During the operation, the cops searched two premises and allegedly seized more than JA$35 million, along with four high-end vehicles and other valuables.

The two accused are scheduled to appear in the St Catherine Parish Court tomorrow, June 15.

Police said investigations are ongoing. File photo


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