The latest seizure took place in Highgate, St. Mary, this morning. A firearm and one round of ammunition were seized.
Charged are 25-year-old Anthony Binns of Lewis, St. Ann; 29-year-old Alex Reid of Montego Bay; St. James, and 31-year-old Scillion Fuller of Linstead, St. Catherine. Reports from the Falmouth police are that during the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the three men were given permission to remain at the resort and were given key cards to access their respective rooms.
Reports indicate that at about 5:30 A.M., police searched a premises in the area and found a Taurus pistol and a Troy Carbine Rifle, along with 96 9 millimetre cartridges and 44 5.56 cartridges.
The assurance came from the St James Public Health Services, following a protest by upset nurses , at the hospital last Friday. Parish Manager Lennox Wallace acknowledged the concerns of the nurses.
The agreement was made during what has been described as a productive telephone conversation, yesterday. During the conversation they discussed ongoing cooperation between both countries, including U.S. assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as well as broader regional, economic and security priorities.