Police Carry Out Operations in Ochi, Submachine Gun Seized
OCHO RÃos, St Ann; Oct 25, 2026
Two firearms, including a submachine gun, and nine rounds of ammunition have
been seized, and eight persons taken into custody following two coordinated police operations in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, between Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026
Police say the seizures resulted from intelligence-led operations conducted jointly by the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD) and the St. Ann Operational Support Team (OST).
The first operation was conducted about 1:40 p.m. on Friday, October 23, when police, acting on
information, carried out a targeted raid at premises along Main Street in Pineapple, Ocho Rios.
During a search of the property, the team discovered an Ektar EP9 submachine gun and a magazine
containing nine 9mm cartridges concealed at the rear of the premises. Three people were taken into custody in connection with the seizure.
Investigations arising from that discovery led police to conduct a follow-up operation at a five-bedroom dwelling along Main Street, Ocho Rios, between 2:19 a.m. and 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, October 24.
During the search, officers recovered an SCCY pistol with an affixed magazine. Five occupants of the
premises were taken into custody.
The identities of the eight people are being withheld pending further investigations. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it continues to intensify intelligence-led operations targeting the possession, circulation and use of illegal firearms, particularly those associated with organised criminal activities.
The JCF is urging members of the public to support these efforts by providing information about illegal firearms, individuals involved in their trafficking or possession, and locations where weapons may be concealed.
Persons with information are encouraged to contact Crime Stop anonymously at 311, the police
emergency number 119, or the nearest police station.-30-
