In Kingston, Jamaica, security forces apprehended a suspect on Thursday, September 26, identified as a person of interest. The police executed a snap raid in Craig Town, St. Andrew, during which they discovered the suspect in possession of an illegal firearm.
The individual has been named Ian Dacres, also known as ‘Lucky’, and is a resident of Dumfries in St. Thomas. During his arrest, authorities retrieved a 9mm Taurus pistol equipped with a magazine containing 9 cartridges from Dacres. See the photo below.
Senior Superintendent (SSP) Michael Phipps, head of the Kingston Western Police Division, stated that Dacres is considered a significant figure in the ongoing gang conflict afflicting the community. The 110 and Gaza gangs have been embroiled in a violent turf war in recent months, resulting in many murders and shootings.
Reports further indicated that this conflict has escalated dangerously, as the gangs, whose members are familiar with one another, have sought assistance from gunmen from nearby communities.
Law enforcement officials reportedly accosted and searched Dacres on Baker Street, finding the firearm concealed in his waistband. SSP Phipps mentioned, “He is believed to be linked to several criminal activities within the St. Thomas Division. Thus, we will be collaborating with the St. Thomas police to determine the charges that can be filed against him.”
Gun Seizure in Bog Walk: Two Arrested in Police Operation.
Two men were apprehended by police on Thursday after the discovery of two illegal firearms in Bog Walk, St Catherine.
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, law enforcement officials conducted a focused joint security operation on Swamp Lane, Bog Walk in St Catherine. See the photo below.
During the operation, authorities searched a residence in the community and seized two illegal weapons—one Mac 11 submachine gun with an extended magazine and one Beretta pistol.
The police took into custody the two male residents of the dwelling in connection with the recovered firearms.
The identities of the suspects have been withheld by the authorities pending further investigation and potential formal charges.
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