Police constable suspected of being involved in firearms trafficking arrested
Published:Tuesday | July 29, 2025 | 12:05 PM
A police constable believed to be involved in the illegal selling of firearms was arrested Tuesday morning in Florence Hill, St Andrew.
The High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said in a statement on Tuesday that he was taken into custody following a targeted, intelligence-driven operation.
It said two prohibited firearms were seized during the operation, which forms part of a wider investigation into illicit firearms trafficking.
It added that the operations are ongoing and further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The High Command said the arrest represents a significant development in the JCF’s ongoing offensive against the illegal gun trade.
"Members of the JCF are entrusted with extraordinary powers and public confidence. Any breach of that trust, especially involving criminal conduct, will be met with swift and uncompromising consequences.
"There is no place in this organisation for individuals who seek to use their position to subvert the law," the High Command said.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to rooting out all forms of corruption and criminality, regardless of rank or affiliation.
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