November 14, 2026
21 people detained for various offences, including firearm possession in St. Ann on Thursday
Written bySugar Ray Thomas
21 people were detained for various offences, including firearm possession, following cordon and search operations in sections of Windsor and Mammee Bay, in St. Ann, on Thursday.
The operations, which were carried out between 3 a.m. and 12 p.m., forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal activities and strengthen public safety across the parish.
Commanding Officer for the St. Ann Police Division, Senior Superintendent Carlos Russell led the operations, with support from the area two Fugitive Apprehension Team, the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Specialized Operations, the Canine Unit, and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF).
Three illegal firearms, an imitation firearm, several rounds of ammunition, approximately 11 pounds of vegetable matter resembling ganja, and a motor vehicle, were seized during the operations.
Additionally, approximately J$2.3 million, US$1,447 and CA$190 were seized.
In the first incident, 5 men were arrested at a premises in Windsor, after a Smith and Wesson .38 Revolver, loaded with five cartridges was found.
In the Mammee Bay Operation, a 55-year-old man was arrested after he was allegedly found with a .357 Magnum Revolver, loaded with seven .38 cartridges.
An imitation firearm was also found, as well as one pound of vegetable matter resembling marijuana.
Further reports are that a 31-year-old man was arrested after he was allegedly found with a M-16 magazine, containing 13, 5.56 cartridges.
14 other persons were taken into custody for questioning during yesterday’s operations.
The police have pledged to continue pursuing all avenues to tackle criminal activities, strengthen operational effectiveness and ensure that individuals involved in unlawful activities are brought before the court.
This as sustained operations remain critical to maintaining law and order across the parish.
Citizens are being urged to remain vigilant and support the police by sharing information that could assist in identifying criminal elements and preventing illegal activities within their communities.
