Police are making headway in their investigations following several gun finds. Arrests have been made in relation to a Kingston bust made last Friday.
The police say they remain relentless in ridding the streets of illegal weapons, as their assault on violent crime continues. Two men have been arrested following the seizure of 21 guns in west Kingston. Two thousand two hundred sixteen of rounds of ammunition were also discovered at a warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive. It is also reported that Jadian Edwards , who was listed as a person of interest, turned herself in to the police. Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz bailey provides details of the ongoing investigation.
The guns were discovered by customs during a check of barrels.
Meanwhile the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Branch (C-TOC) have listed a man and a woman as persons of interest in the ongoing investigation of the seizure of several firearms at two warehouses in St. James.
They are Clayon Clarke otherwise called ‘Clayton’, of west village, and Carissa Clarke of Paradise, Norwood, both in St. James.
It is believed that Clayon may be of assistance in their investigation following the seizure of seven firearms, sixteen 9mm cartridges, and eight magazines at a warehouse in St. James on Monday, February 28. Carissa may be able to assist the police in relation to the recovery of five firearms and over 100 assorted rounds of ammunition at a warehouse on Sunday, January 20.
The police are urging the public to share information that will help in their efforts to get every illegal gun by calling 311 or 811.
