In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Jamaican authorities have charged 33-year-old Fabian Watson with six violations of the Dangerous Drugs Act. The charges stem from the seizure of over 1,500 pounds of compressed ganja on Church Street in Morant Bay, St Thomas, on Wednesday night. The illicit haul, with an estimated street value of $4.7 million, was discovered during a joint operation by the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) and the St Thomas police. Watson, a delivery driver from Mount Zion, Rock River in Clarendon, was intercepted while driving a truck. A subsequent search revealed more than 150 parcels of compressed ganja and over $180,000 in cash. Watson now faces charges including possession, dealing, and trafficking of ganja, as well as conspiracy and possession of criminal property. Acting Senior Superintendent Patrae Rowe, director of FNID, emphasized the division’s commitment to dismantling drug networks and their financial operations. Rowe also highlighted the dangerous link between ganja trafficking and the influx of illegal firearms, which fuel violent crimes in Jamaica. Authorities are urging the public to report illegal activities through various hotlines, including FNID at 876-923-6184, Crime Stop at 311, and the police emergency number at 119.