In a significant move to combat organized crime, the St James Police Division has unveiled Operation Endgame, a targeted initiative aimed at dismantling a female-led robbery syndicate plaguing the region. The syndicate, reportedly headed by a woman known as ‘Toots,’ has been operating across multiple parishes, causing widespread disruption and fear, particularly among the Chinese business community. Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, head of the division, emphasized the urgency of the operation, especially as the Yuletide season approaches, to ensure public safety and peace. ‘Our efforts will be relentless in ensuring that this robbery syndicate is fully demolished,’ Samuels declared during a press conference in Montego Bay. Deputy Superintendent Michael Moore, the St James crime chief, revealed that over a dozen suspects linked to the syndicate have already been arrested, with firearms seized during recent operations. Moore noted that these arrests have brought significant relief to the Chinese business community, which has been a primary target of the syndicate. Superintendent Lynroy Edwards, operations officer for St James, outlined the broader objectives of Operation Endgame, which will extend into the new year. The initiative builds on the successes of previous operations, Storm One and Storm Two, launched last year. Edwards highlighted the inclusion of praedial larceny—the theft of animals and agricultural produce—as a key focus area, with partnerships established with the Agricultural Protection Branch to address food security concerns. Police statistics indicate a notable decline in violent crimes in St James, with murders dropping by 57.8% and shootings by 52.8% compared to the same period last year. Samuels reaffirmed the police’s commitment to maintaining this downward trend, aiming to keep murders below 100 for the year. The St James Police have urged continued cooperation from the public to ensure the success of Operation Endgame and to foster a safer, more secure community.