Knife and Gun Crime: Recent Arrests in St. James and St. Andrew. Cops in St. James, Jamaica, charged a suspect with assault at common. He allegedly pulled a knife on the complainant and threatened to kill her. The police identified the suspect as Mark Lawrence, 33, a plumber from Marl Road in Rose Heights, Montego … Continue reading Knife and Gun Crime: Recent Arrests in St. James and St. Andrew
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Gun Bust Raid Nets 16 Guns and 250 Rounds in Kingston
Gun Bust Raid Nets 16 Guns and 250 Rounds in Kingston. The police have reported the seizure of 16 firearms. They also seized over 250 rounds of ammunition from a warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. This occurred last Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Law enforcers discovered the cache during a joint operation. The operation … Continue reading Gun Bust Raid Nets 16 Guns and 250 Rounds in Kingston
Jamaica Police made Breakthrough In Gun Shipment Case
Jamaica Police made Breakthrough In Gun Shipment Case. Law enforcement authorities in Jamaica charged three suspects. The suspects include a 16-year-old from Mandeville, Manchester. Agents charged them in connection with a shipment of 11 guns from the United States. The police seized the firearms at a warehouse in Kingston on March 19, 2025, during an operation.
Major Firearms Seizure in Kingston: 30 Guns + Ammo Seized
Major Firearms Seizure in Kingston: 30 Guns + Ammo Seized. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) conducted a major operation and seized 30 firearms and over 100 rounds of ammunication. The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) partnered with them.
Dual Citizen Charged in Major Firearm Trafficking Case
Dual Citizen Charged in Major Firearm Trafficking Case. The police have formally charged a suspect related to the seizure of 66 firearms and over 4,000 rounds of ammunition. The troubling incident unfolded at Port Bustamante in Kingston last month.
Cache of Guns and Ammunition Intercepted at Kingston Wharf
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) reported the seizure of 43 illegal firearms, including a rifle and over 2,800 rounds of ammunition. The police said they made the seizure on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at a wharf in Kingston. Also, police charged a St Andrew man with gun and ammo possession.
Gun Violence Grips Manchester: Man shot dead in Porus.
In Manchester, Jamaica, gunmen fatally shot 29-year-old Christopher Manning at the Porus market. This murder followed another shooting in Mandeville. Meanwhile, in Spanish Town, 46-year-old Anthony Breckenridge was killed, prompting investigations into both incidents. Additionally, police seized firearms and ammunition during a raid in Central Village, with ongoing investigations.
AG Letitia James Advocates Against Gun Trafficking to Caribbean.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside 12 other attorneys general, calls on Congress to address U.S. gun trafficking to the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica. They urge enhanced funding for inspection agencies and support for the CATCH Act to improve anti-trafficking efforts, linking gun smuggling to rising violence in Caribbean nations.
Police Raid Uncovers Gun and Drug Operation Operated from Jamaican Food Truck.
Law enforcement in New York hailed a significant gun bust in Orange County. Dozens of guns and drugs were seized from a Jamaican food truck. 32 individuals were arrested, and the operation was linked to a four-tier system. In other news, a woman abandoned her car after a bizarre incident, and an investigation into a fatal shooting in Spanish Town was initiated.
Police Achieved A Significant Breakthrough in Arms Trafficking Investigation.
A Significant Breakthrough in Arms Trafficking Investigation According to a report in the Sunday Gleaner dated Sunday, February 25, 2024, authorities have achieved a breakthrough in their investigation concerning a shipment of guns and ammunition intercepted at the Freeport Warehouse in Montego Bay, St James, on February 9, 2024. The main suspect sought in connection … Continue reading Police Achieved A Significant Breakthrough in Arms Trafficking Investigation.