Curfews imposed in some St Mary communities amid ongoing gang conflicts

The police in St Mary have imposed curfews in the communities of Enfield in Annotto Bay and Albion Mountain and Free Hill.

 

The security measures began at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, and will run until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17.

 

The police say the curfews are aimed at curbing ongoing gang conflicts and violent incidents that have disrupted public safety and confidence in varied communities.

 

Commanding Officer for the St Mary Police Division, Acting Superintendent Anthony Wallace, says operations that will be carried out during the curfew will be done with full respect for human rights and in accordance with the law.

 

"The imposition of these curfews follows increased gang activity, arson, shootings, and potential reprisals, which have heightened public fear and eroded trust in these areas,” said Wallace.

 

"Immediate action is necessary to restore order, protect residents, and to prevent further escalation. Residents are reminded to adhere to the curfew guidelines and cooperate fully with the authorities. We will maintain a visible presence throughout the duration of the curfews to ensure public safety," Wallace added.

 

BOUNDARIES OF THE CURFEW AREAS

 

1. Enfield

 

North: Along a section of the Iterboreale main road near the National Water Commission pump site, extending 458 meters east to the Dry River Bridge.

 

East: From the Dry River Bridge, extending 6,622 metres south to a section of the Enfield community known as 41.

 

South: From 41 Square, 500 metres west along an imaginary line.

 

West: From the end of the imaginary line at 41, extending 7,313 metres north to the starting point near the National Water Commission pump station.

 

2. Albion Mountain

 

North: At a section of Top Mountain, in the vicinity of the Albion Mountain Square, along an imaginary line, which runs approximately 1,675 metres east to a section of the Trinity Land main road.

 

East: Along a section of the Trinity Land main road, along an imaginary line, which runs approximately 1,517 metres south to a Y-junction intersection along a section of the Cox Street main road.

 

South: Along Cox Street main road at the Y-junction intersection, veering left to Roslyn Road and right to Trinity Land main road, along an imaginary line, which runs approximately 1,897 meters west to a section of Roslyn Road.

 

West: Along a section of Roslyn Road, along an imaginary line, which runs approximately 1,451 metres north to a section of Top Mountain in the vicinity of the Albion Mountain Square.

 

3. Free Hill (Port Maria)

 

North: Along a section of Free Hill, running 1,675 metres east to a section of Trinity Land.

 

East: Along Trinity Land, running 1,517 metres south to section of Cox Street main road.

 

South: Along Cox Street main road, running 1,897 metres west to a section of Roslyn Road.

 

West: Along Roslyn Road, running 1,451 metres north to a section of Free Hill.

- Gareth Davis Snr

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