The Jamaica Customs Agency has issued a warning that persons will be prosecuted for assaulting customs personnel conducting official duties, this follows a recent incident at the Norman Manley International Airport.
A statement from the agency says a customs officer was assaulted by two women after the assessment of customs duty.
The assessment was calculated after one of the women exceeded her US$500 duty-free allowance.
Both women were charged with obstructing a customs officer, disorderly behaviour and using indecent language.
They appeared before the St. Andrew Parish Court where they pleaded guilty and were each fined $110,000 .
Jamaica Customs Agency says if there is disagreement regarding an assessment of Customs duty or charges a request can be made for a re-assessment by a supervisor.
If the individual is still dissatisfied with the re-assessment the next option is the Appeals Process through the agency's Valuation and Verification Unit.
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