Coordinated roadblock operations were conducted across the island today.

The operations were conducted by the police in collaboration with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), with the aim of enhancing public safety.

In St. Mary, the operations which were led by Sargeants Hewitt and Buchanan resulted in at least one person being arrested.

Police say the individual was detained for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act.

The identity of the individual was not released.