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    Police intensify efforts to eradicate lottery scamming in Manchester; 5 people charged, nearly $2M in cash seized in major operation

    Team_Jamaica 14By Team_Jamaica 14February 28, 2026No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Residents in Manchester are being urged to help the police, as efforts intensify to eradicate lottery scamming within the parish.

    The newest anti-scamming operation was carried out on Wednesday, in areas together with Decarteret Highway, Pink Berry District and the previous Porus District.

    The 14-hour operation, executed by members of the police’s Anti-Lottery Rip-off Unit and Monetary Crimes Investigation Division, led to the arrests of seven folks, the seizure of greater than $1.8 million in money and 9 motor automobiles.

    Of these arrested, 5 have been charged with breaches of the Legislation Reform (Fraudulent Conversion Particular Provisions) and the Harmful Medication Acts.

    Three of the people are of a Decarteret Highway handle.

    Charged with Possession of Ganja and Dealing in Ganja are 45-year-old Kesbert Turner and 25-year-old Victoria Smith. 34-year-old Tyrone Campbell is charged with Possession of Entry Gadget.

    The opposite two individuals are 33-year-old Ashoni Shaw of Pink Berry District in Porus and 21-year-old Omelio Brown of Knockpatrick. They’ve been charged with Possession of Identification Data and Possession of Entry Gadget.

    Head of the police’s Specialised Investigation Department, Senior Superintendent Christopher Brown, mentioned the investigation is ongoing.

    He lauded the efforts of the staff and urged residents to collaborate with lawmen to make sure the protection of the parish.



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