KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Security Forces are advising that the processing of persons is continuing, following the operation in Tivoli Gardens and its environs.
Young persons are being processed first, especially students who are sitting examinations. These students were re-united with their families; some will be assisted with transportation to their examination centres.
The Security Forces are also helping residents of Tivoli Gardens, taking those needing medical care to hospitals. Medication is also being provided to residents as the need arises.
At present, the Police have over 500 persons, mostly males, in custody.
There were a number of shooting incidents in Kingston and St. Andrew. The Security Forces were able to repel these challenges. No murders were recorded from 6:00 p.m. yesterday (May 25) to 6:00 a.m. today (May 26).
The Police have established a complaints line. The number is 876-946-1248.
