A Regiment solder was caught with one-and-a-half pounds of cannabis as he tried to leave Jamaica after a recent expedition.Jordan Shabazz, 19, from Euclid Avenue, Pembroke, was arrested at Sangster International Airport last Saturday and fined by a Jamaican court on Monday.The Regiment travelled to Jamaica for a two-week camp at Titchfield Camp in Portland Parish on April 29. Shabazz was caught as they prepared to fly home.According to information from the Jamaica Constabulary Force: “Reports from the Sangster International Airport Police are that about 9.30am on Saturday, May 12, Shabazz was attempting to leave the island with 1.5 pounds of the illicit drug. He was arrested and subsequently charged.”Shabazz appeared at Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday, charged with possession of, dealing in and attempting to export the drug.“He was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of JMD 9,000 or 30 days for each charge,” said the JCM.In Bermudian currency the fine equates to approximately $103. Arrangements were being made yesterday for Shabazz to be transported back to Bermuda.Captain Ben Beasley of the Bermuda Regiment said soldiers had been well warned of the consequences of trying to smuggle drugs.“As was told to the soldiers numerous times and was stated in the press releases that I sent out to all media outlets, the troops themselves, their baggage, equipment, and all items belonging to the Regiment will be thoroughly searched on three occasions: by the Regiment, Jamaican Forces and narcotics section (canine),” he said.“The police at the airport saw him disposing of items prior to initial searches. The items were identified as an illegal substance and taken into police custody,” added Capt Beasley, who declined to name the soldier or state his rank, deferring those questions to the JCM.He said the soldier breached Regiment standing orders by his conduct and would face military disciplinary action “to the fullest extent available” in addition to the court action in Jamaica. That, he said, could include a prison sentence in Bermuda.Prior to the overseas camp, which was code-named Exercise Rum Runner, Regimental Sergeant Major [RSM] Gavin Rayner warned the soldiers about the consequences of illegal activity.“The RSM also painted a clear picture of what a Jamaican prison looks like, and if any soldiers found themselves in there, [he] wouldn't be in a rush to get them out,” said a press statement at the time.“He acknowledged that some of the newer soldiers may be tempted and think they can get away with illegal activities, but no one ever succeeds.”Shabazz's family declined to comment when contacted last night by this newspaper.