MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Law enforcement authorities in Manchester parish conducted a comprehensive security operation on Saturday resulting in significant weapon seizures and multiple arrests. The coordinated police action led to the recovery of two M-16 rifle magazines, a 9mm pistol, and the detention of five individuals on various charges.
According to Operations Officer Luhas Daniels, who confirmed the operational details, the early morning initiative commenced around 3:30 am in Greenvale. Officers reported observing a man behaving suspiciously who subsequently dropped a 9mm firearm before fleeing the scene. Despite an ongoing investigation to apprehend the suspect, the weapon was successfully recovered by police personnel.
Approximately one hour later, police units extended their operation to Scotts Pass in Clarendon, which falls under Manchester police jurisdiction within the Porus policing area. During a targeted raid on a premises, authorities discovered two M-16 magazines concealed within a bag. While no arrests were made specifically in connection with the weapon magazines, police apprehended four individuals—including two women—on allegations related to lottery scamming operations.
In a separate but related incident within northern Manchester, law enforcement officials detained a fifth individual also connected to lottery scamming activities. One of those arrested has already been formally charged with violations under the Law Reform Act, signaling the seriousness with which authorities are addressing these security matters.