Police in Cayman have interrupted what appeared to be a drug transfer at sea between a Caymanian boat and a Jamaican vessel.
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service says the Air Operations Unit was conducting security patrols Monday afternoon when two vessels were spotted about 30 miles off the coast of Grand Cayman.
According to Cayman News Service, as the chopper approached, the two boats sped off in opposite directions.
The crew of the vessel that set off in the direction of Jamaica was reportedly seen discarding packages.
The other boat headed for Grand Cayman.
The Cayman Islands Coast Guard was directed to the location of the packages in the sea.
Officers removed 22 packages that contained 770 pounds of ganja.
On Monday evening, the police detained a vessel in Grand Cayman and arrested two Caymanians.
The two men have since been released on bail as the investigation continues.
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