Security forces move on Tivoli Gardens
HEAVY explosions are ringing out in West Kingston as a large contingent of police and soldiers have converged on the volatile community of Tivoli Gardens in an effort to bring in reputed don, Christopher 'Dudus' Coke.
Plumes of smoke can also be seen rising from the area.
Until now the security forces have taken a soft-handed approach even in the face of constant attacks by gunmen which resulted in the deaths of two cops and the injury of six others.
The cops were attacked as they attempted to clear a roadblock at Mountain View Avenue.
Stung by the deaths of their colleagues lawmen have launched on offensive on Tivoli Gardens, Coke's stomping ground and the power base of Prime Minister Bruce Golding's West Kingston constituency.
There were also reports that the violence had spread to sections of a community known as 'Southside' near to the Kingston Central Police station. Jamaica Defence Force soldiers and police have been deployed to that area to quell the disturbance.
Gunmen and police were also engaged in a running gunbattle in the Central Kingston community of Woodford Park.
So far there are no reports of injuries.
Related stories:
Security forces move on Tivoli Gardens
Soldiers clear Red Hills Road
Labour Day projects continue
Civil unrest spreads to Spanish Town
Excelsior, Exced exams moved
Violence on Red Hills Road
'Defend yourselves!' - Commish to police
Kingston 'much calmer' - police
Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. The Jamaica Observer ePaper is available to you at home or at work, and is the same edition as the printed copy available at http://bit.ly/epaper-login
ADVERTISEMENT
POST A COMMENT
HOUSE RULES
1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper � email addresses will not be published.
2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: [email protected].
6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: [email protected].
7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
RSS Feeds