In a significant crackdown on organized crime, the St James police in Jamaica have apprehended several individuals linked to gang activities, including Haitians and a Jamaican woman. Superintendent Lynroy Edwards, the operations officer for Operation Endgame, revealed that the arrests were made during targeted operations in the Blue Hole community of Montpellier, St James. The operation aimed to disrupt a major violence producer believed to be operating in the area. Edwards highlighted that intelligence pointed to gang affiliations, with the Jamaican woman allegedly playing a pivotal role in recruiting Haitians for criminal networks. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities committed to dismantling these groups. Additionally, the police made further progress during the week, recovering firearms and arresting suspects in separate incidents. Notably, an amputee with ties to the defunct Ski Mask gang was arrested along with another individual after a pistol was found during a search operation. Another firearm was seized in Montego West Village, leading to the arrest of a 43-year-old man. These efforts build on recent successes, including the recovery of weapons and the arrest of two men in Bogue Heights. Superintendent Edwards emphasized the police’s determination to sustain the reduction in crime rates, which have reached historic lows in recent months. Collaborative efforts with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and other supporting formations remain a cornerstone of their strategy to ensure public safety and security across the parish.
Jamaican woman allegedly recruiting Haitian criminals held in Operation Endgame dragnet
