The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has intensified its operations against lottery scamming through several operations conducted in St James from Thursday, June 5, to Saturday, June 7.

These operations resulted in the seizure of over J$28 million and multiple high-end assets. The operations, called ‘Scam Done, Justice A Run’, involved the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch (C-TOC) Anti-Lottery Scam Unit (ALSU), alongside the Financial Investigations Division, Specialised Operations, and other JCF personnel.

On Thursday, June 5, a targeted predawn operation was carried out in the Bogue and West Village Housing Schemes in Montego Bay. Between the hours of 3:00 am and 6:00 am, six coordinated raids were conducted, leading to the seizure of J$5.3 million and more than US$2,900 in cash, along with five high-end motor vehicles.

Two individuals were arrested and charged in connection with this operation:

• Thirty-year-old O’dayne Gilling, a businessman from Bogue Village, was charged with possession of identity information.
• Twenty-three-year-old Darrion Miller of the West Village Housing Scheme was charged with possession of an access device.

Building on this momentum, a special operation was conducted on Saturday, June 7, between 4:00 am and 9:00 am in Rosemount, Montego Bay, St James. This operation involved four coordinated raids, resulting in the seizure of four additional high-end motor vehicles, along with millions in cash.

During this operation, the dwelling of a taxi operator in Rosemount was searched, and the police uncovered J$21.9 million, more than US$9,000, and cash in various currencies. In another raid in the same area, a businessman’s premises were searched, resulting in the seizure of approximately J$500,000, over US$6,000, and additional cash in other currencies.

Forty-two-year-old Keyon Gibbs was arrested and charged with abstracting electricity, pending further investigations following this operation.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dave Brown, head of the Anti-Lottery Scam Unit, reiterated the JCF’s commitment to dismantling lottery scamming networks. “We are aggressively pursuing individuals who prey on vulnerable people both locally and abroad. These operations are essential for ensuring justice and seizing the proceeds of crime,” stated DSP Brown. “The success of these operations reflects our intensified efforts and determination to bring these criminals to justice.”

The police are encouraging citizens to provide information to assist in these operations by calling C-TOC at 876-967-1389, the National Intelligence Bureau at 811, Crime Stop at 311, or the nearest police station.