Crime Roundup

KINGSTON, Jamaica–A team of law enforcement officers from the Hunts Bay police station responded to an SOS at Petrojam on Marcus Garvey Drive in St Andrew on Thursday morning, November 23, 2023, and interrupted what they believe was a plot to assassinate an employee of the State-owned oil refinery.

According to Jamaica Observer, which was the first to report the story, the police accosted three men sitting in a motor car in the Petrojam parking lot near gate #5. During a search of the car, the police found two firearms, each loaded with six bullets.

According to the report, which has not been confirmed, the intended target was the manager at Petrojam. The report also alleges that early investigations have revealed that another employee contracted the gunmen.

However, neither Petrojam nor law enforcement authorities confirm the allegation.

Petrojam General Manager Telroy Morgan issued a statement confirming the arrest of the three suspects.

“At approximately 6:25 am, three persons were apprehended by the police in the car park designated for contractors outside the property entry. The Hunts Bay Police are investigating the matter. We can, however, confirm that the individuals are not employees of Petrojam, nor does Petrojam contract them.”

Petrojam General Manager Telroy Morgan

The Hunts Bay police are investigating the matter.

Security guard accidentally shot 3 outside NCB in Portmore.

PORTMORE, ST CATHERINE, Jamaica–Law enforcement authorities reported that three people, including a policewoman, were accidentally shot by a member of the Beryllium security team on Thursday, November 23, 2023, while at a bank in Portmore, St Catherine.

According to reports, the victims were reportedly conducting business at an NCB ATM located at West Trade Way in Portmore, St Catherine, at approximately 10:30 am on Thursday, when armed security personnel from Beryllium arrived at the institution.

One of the guards reportedly mishandled the shotgun he was carrying, and the weapon slipped from his hand, discharging a cartridge and injuring the individuals.

In a statement on Thursday, NCB said that one of the injured needed immediate hospital care, while the other two sustained minor injuries.

“We are supporting those impacted by this unfortunate and unusual event. NCB is committed to providing our customers and staff with a safe and secure environment. We deeply regret any concern and inconvenience this incident may have caused and would like to assure the public that we are taking this matter very seriously. We thank the community for their understanding and support,” the bank said.

National Commercial Bank, Jamaica