Over 900 rounds of ammunition, 64 guns seized at Kingston wharf

A joint operation by the police's Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Branch (C-TOC) and the Jamaica Customs Agency has resulted in the seizure of 965 rounds of ammunition and 64 guns in a shipment originating from the United States at the wharf in Kingston today.

The team also recovered 107 magazines.

The police say two individuals have been taken into custody as a result of the operation, which commenced this morning and remains ongoing.

They say further investigations into the origin and destination of the illicit firearms are underway as authorities continue their efforts to combat transnational crime.

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey, emphasised the importance of collaboration and interdependence among law enforcement agencies.

"… we are getting better at collaborating, and I want to express gratitude for the level of support that we are getting from the Jamaica Customs during our investigations, especially into firearm trafficking," stated Bailey.

Bailey is appealing to Jamaicans in the Diaspora to desist from contributing to violence in their homeland through the trafficking of weapons.

Highlighting the impact of the flow of illegal guns from the US into Jamaica, he said, “We hear about the problems of gun violence in Jamaica and I want to make an appeal to the Jamaican citizens who actually are creating this significant problem that we have…I am appealing to the Diaspora to engage the citizens and encourage them to desist from this type of destructive activity that is preventing them from coming to Jamaica to enjoy the paradise that we have.”

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