PM: We Will Respond Strongly

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has condemned last night’s gun attack that left several people dead and others injured in Clarendon. He’s called for a meeting this morning with the National Security Council at 9.

Prime Minister: We will respond strongly

In a statement late last evening the Prime Minister promises a strong response to the “savagery”.

Read Statement:

STATEMENT

August 12, 2024

For Immediate Release:

Prime Minister Calls Meeting of NSC, Condemns Gun Attack in Clarendon

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) for Monday, August 12, 2024 at 9:00am. The meeting will be convened to discuss a brutal gun attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon on Sunday night.

The Prime Minister commented on the act of criminality after he received a preliminary briefing from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Prime Minister Holness advised the Police to leave no stone unturned in bringing to justice the criminals who perpetrated the dastardly act.

“I condemn this reprehensible and brutal attack which resulted in several people in Clarendon being murdered. I extend my deepest condolences to all familes who are affected by this tragedy. I have spoken to the Police High Command and advised that all efforts must be extended to bring the perpetrators to justice, as quickly as possible. The Jamaican state will not countenance such savagery being meted out to our people. We will respond strongly”, Prime Minister Holness vowed.

The Prime Minister says the incident is a reminder that despite the approximately 17 percent reduction in murders which has been achieved this year, the Government will have to persist and intensify efforts to aggressively target criminal gangs across Jamaica.

“We will not relent in efforts to reduce criminality and we will not surrender our society to criminals. I wish to assure the nation that my Government will continue to pursue a multi-faceted approach as we support the security forces in the bid to further reduce violent crime”, Prime Minister Holness commented.

The Prime Minister also called on anyone with information concerning the gun attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon to tell the Police what they know.

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