The Jamaica Customs Department is reporting that over the past two months it has made five major seizures of Black Mosquito Coils at various sea ports and business premises in the Corporate Area.
The item, which is being imported under the name “mosquito medicine” is not approved for use by the Jamaican population and is banned by the Pesticide Control Authority.
The public is being warned by the Customs Department to discontinue using this harmful product and not to import it.
Penalties being levied against importers so far include severe fines associated with false declaration, un-manifested goods, excess goods and breach of import permits.
The Customs Department has warned that any attempt to rationalize the import of Black Mosquito Coils will not be tolerated.
