A coordinated law enforcement operation across sections of Manchester has resulted in five people being formally charged in connection with fraud and drug-related offences.
Detectives from the Anti-Lottery Scam Unit (ALSU), operating under the Fraud Squad and Financial Crimes Investigation Division, carried out a series of targeted raids on Wednesday, February 25. The actions form part of ongoing efforts to disrupt lottery scam networks and related criminal activities within the parish.
Between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., officers executed simultaneous operations in several communities, including DeCarteret Road, the Red Berry district, and the Old Porus district. Seven individuals were initially detained during the sweep. Following further investigations, five were charged.
Authorities reported the seizure of more than J$1.8 million in cash during the operation. Law enforcement personnel also confiscated nine motor vehicles, among them a motorcycle.
Those charged are:
- Tyrone Campbell, 34, of DeCarteret Road, Manchester — charged with Possession of Access Device.
- Ashoni Shaw, 33, of Red Berry district, Porus, Manchester — charged with Possession of Identity Information and Possession of Access Device.
- Kesbert Turner, 45, of DeCarteret Road, Manchester — charged with Possession of Ganja and Dealing in Ganja.
- Victoria Smith, 25, of DeCarteret Road, Manchester — charged with Possession of Ganja and Dealing in Ganja.
- Omellio Brown, 21, of Knock Patrick, Manchester — charged with Possession of Identity Information and Possession of Access Device.
Investigators confirmed that inquiries are ongoing, and additional updates will be released as the probe progresses.
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