Jamaica Defence Force

1 day ago

The Security Forces this morning launched a targeted operation in the Shooters Hill area of St Thomas, as part of the newly declared enhanced security measures in the Kingston East area. The Security Forces continue to urge persons to call the confidential JDF tip hotline at (876) 837-8888 and provide assistance in ridding criminals from their
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Jamaica Defence Force

1 day ago

Members of the Security Forces move to establish several checkpoints throughout the Kingston East Police Division, where a state of Public Emergency was declared this morning. The Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade during a press conference at Jamaica House made the following remarks:

During this period of the State of Emergency, citizens will encounter various operations such as highly visible Vehicle Check Points. The purpose of these checkpoints is not to unnecessarily inconvenience citizens but rather to add a robust element of security for residents as well as other citizens transiting the area. We ask persons for ease and simplicity as they approach checkpoints to lower their windows and during dark periods to turn on their roof lights. We also implore citizens that as they comply with the guidelines to transit the area they should not slow down beyond what is reasonable just to observe the activities at the checkpoints as this may cause unnecessary traffic build-up.

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