NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024 30 INT’L CUSTOMS DAY & CUSTOMS WEEK 2024 FEATURE From left: Latoya Bernard-Cole, Devon Rhoden, and Sarah-Lou Johnson pose with the gift baskets they received for their sterling contributions to the community through blood donation. Jamaica Customs recognises top blood donors BERNARDCOLE AND Johnson were recognised for their long-standing contributions to the blood donation initiatives within Customs. Meanwhile, Rhoden was acknowledged for being the first employee to donate blood during the agency’s most recently held blood donation drive. Bernard-Cole cited the fact that there is always a shortage of blood in Jamaica, “so contributing to solving this problem is always a driving factor for me,” she said. Customs officers nab suspected cocaine exporter IN 2023, Jamaica Customs demonstrated its commitment to combating drug trafficking as customs officers successfully detained a suspected cocaine exporter during routine operations at the Norman Manley International Airport on November 6. Acting on intelligence and employing advanced screening techniques, the customs officers identified and apprehended the individual attempting to export a shipment of cocaine concealed in perishables. This successful operation is a testament to the dedication and vigilance of the JCA in safeguarding the nation’s border and preventing illegal activities that pose a threat to public safety.
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