Another firearm seized in operation linked to foiled murder plot in Jacks Hill
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The police are reporting that they have seized a fifth firearm following the foiled murder plot on Jacks Hill Road in St Andrew which resulted in the death of five men on Monday.
According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), a Sig Sauer 9mm pistol with 15 rounds of ammunition was recovered during a secondary operation on Tuesday between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm along Jacks Hill Road.
On Monday, a confrontation reportedly ensued between the police and armed men who were allegedly contracted to carry out a murder on Jacks Hill Road. The confrontation resulted in the five men being fatally shot and the initial seizure of four firearms. The identities of the deceased men have not yet been revealed.
A sixth man managed to escape from the scene.
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Investigators from the Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigations Branch (C-TOC) are renewing their appeal for Courtney Ashley, also known as “Bloodstain”, to report to the branch immediately.
Individuals with information regarding the whereabouts of Courtney Ashley, or who have any details that could assist the police with their investigation, are also being urged to contact C-TOC at 876-967-1389, Crime Stop at 311, the National Intelligence Bureau at 811 or the nearest police station.