Think before you share, police warn
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are reminding the public that several pieces of legislation make it an offence to share videos depicting children involved in sexual acts.
According to the lawmen, the warning follows several videos shared on social media platforms last week.
The Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force is urging the public not to share such videos but rather to delete them immediately.
The Child Pornography (Prevention) Act, the Child Care and Protection Act and the Cybercrime Act of 2015 are some of the laws under which people may be charged if they are found in possession of such videos, or if it can be proven that they shared the video at any time.
Individuals who may be able to assist investigators are encouraged to contact their local police, the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse at 876-926-4079 or the police 119 emergency number.
