The security forces conducted a targeted Raid at Artwell Drive, Pitfour, Granville, St. James between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm in search of illegal firearms, ammunition, and lottery scam paraphernalia.
Targeted for apprehension were Jason Gentles (Ratty) and Blacks.
Five (5) Dwelling houses were searched. (3) Three firearms were recovered at the back of an old foul coop.
One Glock pistol with serial number erased with one magazine affixed containing (8) eight rounds 9 mm cartridges
One American Tactical Omni hybrid M16 rifle serial number NS166074 with one multi-caliber magazine (PMag) containing 22 5.56 mm cartridges
One Sig Pro pistol serial number SP0017501 with one magazine affixed containing (10) ten .40 cartridges, (2) two additional Glock magazines, and one Browning magazine were also found along with eight lotto-lead sheets, one ballistic vest, (6) six pairs registration plates. Seven persons were arrested in connection with the find, they are:
1. Rasi Hyde o/c Blacks age 27 yrs Labourer of Norwood Gardens and Lot 43 Artwell Drive, Pitfour, Granville, St. James.
2. Brandon Campbell o/c Ratty age 20 yrs Landscaper of Lot 43 Artwell Drive, Pitfour, Granville St. James and Westmoreland.
3. Sanchez Campbell o/c Tommy age 26 yrs Shop Operator of Maroon Town, St. James
4. Richard Wright o/c Bomb Head age 25 yrs Labourer of Tucker, Granville, St. James
5. Nickelia Authurs age 23 yrs Store Clerk of Tucker, Granville, St. James
6. Camille Bailey age 29 yrs Hairdresser of Chambers Drive, Granville, St. James
7. Georgette Mckenzie, age 27 yrs Security Officer of Lot 43 Artwell Drive, Pitfour, Granville, St. James.