A man from Birmingham has been sentenced today (23 April) in Jersey's Royal Court to four and a half years in prison for the importation of heroin with a street value of £9,000.
44-year-old Jermaine Jonathan Bailey arrived in Jersey in December 2025 by plane.
He was questioned by Jersey Customs and Immigration Officers after sniffer dogs flagged his baggage.
A urine test proved positive for cocaine, morphine and benzodiazepines, leading officers to suspect Bailey was concealing drugs internally.
Following a CT scan, he produced a package containing 12.25 grams of heroin.
He said that he used heroin daily and that he had sourced the drugs in Birmingham for his own personal use, having paid £400 - being significantly cheaper than sourcing the drugs in Jersey.
He initially stated that all of the heroin was for his personal use, but later admitted that he would be selling some of the drugs.
Paul Le Monnier, Senior Manager at Jersey Customs and Immigration Service, said:
“The importation of Class A drugs, such as heroin, presents a significant threat to the health and safety of the island community.
"Heroin brings untold misery to users, family members and wider society.
"This case reflects the continued vigilance of JCIS Officers at our borders and the effective use of our assets, including the drug detection dogs.”
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