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CHILD SEX SHOCK
Police reveal cases of children under 12 engaging in sexual behaviour, sparking debate on parental and school responsibility
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April 23, 2026
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Ecstasy in oats could have triggered prison ban
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Ecstasy in oats could have triggered prison ban
DCS flags several food items as it seeks to prevent trafficking
Alicia Dunkley-Willis Senior Reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 23, 2026
Ecstasy in oats could have triggered prison ban
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