The High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) extends heartfelt wishes for a swift and complete recovery to two Constables who were injured in the line of duty during an operation in Linstead, St. Catherine, early this morning.

Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families during this challenging time. Their remarkable courage and dedication while protecting and serving the citizens of Jamaica have not gone unnoticed. Their actions, alongside those of their fellow officers, reflect the highest standards of the JCF.

On the morning of July 20, 2024, a joint Police-Military Operation, led by a team from JCF
Specialised Operations was deployed to West Prospect in Linstead, St. Catherine. Their mission was to locate and apprehend wanted men believed to be hiding in the vicinity of Cashew Walk.

The men were: Dalon Davis, also known as “Devil(s),” and his cousin Tavani Benjamin, alias “Benji,” were wanted men responsible for multiple murders in the Linstead and Bog Walk areas. They were involved in the recent killing of David Archer, alias “Didi Frass,” a section leader of the One Order Gang, on July 14, 2024.

The trio, once friends and gang members, experienced a falling out leading to Archer’s murder. Davis and Benjamin have been implicated in at least three other murders.

During the course of the operation, the criminals fired shots at the police. During the exchange, two unidentified male suspects were shot and killed by the police. When the shooting subsided, the police recovered two Taurus 9mm pistols, a firearms accessory and a quantity of ammunition from the deceased gunmen. Our colleagues were immediately taken to the hospital, where one was admitted in a stable but serious condition, while the other was treated and released.

Both the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) and the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the incident.

To the criminals who continue to threaten the peace and safety of our nation, we once again remind them to lay down their weapons and surrender when approached by the police.  Violence will not be tolerated, and we are resolute in our mission to uphold the law and protect our citizens.

Meeting the police with violence will only result in dire consequences. We urge you to comply with law enforcement and avoid actions that endanger lives.

The JCF remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining order and ensuring justice for all Jamaicans