Christopher Thomas, STAR Writer
WESTERN BUREAU: A British national who attempted to smuggle 27 packages of cocaine in his rectum pleaded guilty and was remanded in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Friday.
Forty-three-year-old Kevin Peart, from Birmingham, England, was before the court on charges of possession of, dealing in and attempting to export half a pound of cocaine. He was remanded until November 3, when he will be brought back for sentencing.
The court was told that on October 17, approximately 3:10 p.m., Peart was preparing to board a flight to Birmingham at the Sangster International Airport, when an officer on duty noticed that he was behaving suspiciously.
Peart was taken to an interview room, where he admitted to pushing 27 packages of cocaine into his anus. He was taken to another room where he subsequently passed out the packages, and when cautioned by the officer, he reportedly said, "I am not dealing." He was then arrested and charged.
"Why did you do this, Sir?" Resident Magistrate Carolyn Tie asked Peart, after the circumstances of the case were outlined.
"It was one time, I took a chance, and it won't happen again," Peart replied.
"How much were you going to get for this?" RM Tie asked him.
"Four thousand British pounds (J$743,000)," said Peart.
"Your fingerprints will be taken today. You will be brought back here on November 3," said RM Tie, before Peart was eventually taken back into custody.
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