Kingston Freeport Terminal cooperating with police after $1 billion cocaine bust

Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) has confirmed its full cooperation with law enforcement following a significant operation at the Kingston Container Terminal that led to the arrest of six individuals. The operation, conducted on Friday, August 7, 2026, was initiated after security personnel identified irregularities during routine and enhanced monitoring procedures.

In response to the findings, the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Firearm and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) and the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) launched a joint operation at the facility. During this operation, six people were taken into custody for questioning. KFTL issued a press release on Monday, August 10, acknowledging the event and its ongoing collaboration with the authorities.

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In response, the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Firearm and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) and the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) conducted a joint operation at the facility on Friday, 7, August 2026, during which six individuals were taken in for questioning.

The company stated that it is unable to provide further details at this time, as the matter is currently under active investigation. "We will continue to cooperate with the appropriate authorities and provide updates when appropriate," KFTL said in its statement, underscoring its commitment to transparency and assisting the investigation.

While the specifics of the irregularities or the nature of the investigation remain undisclosed, the arrests have cast a spotlight on security protocols at the vital port facility. The Jamaica Observer reported that the probe is related to a potential $1 billion cocaine bust, although KFTL has not confirmed this detail.

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We will continue to cooperate with the appropriate authorities and provide updates when appropriate.