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Major gun bust in Kingston, JDF soldier charged

Jamaica Star 13 Jan 2026
One of the largest gun busts recorded at the Kingston Logistics Centre has left a member of the Jamaica Defence Force facing serious charges, after police seized 28 firearms and more than 6,000 rounds of ammunition ... .
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JDF vows full cooperation after soldiers nabbed in drug bust - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 10 Jan 2026
JDF vows full cooperation after soldiers nabbed in drug bust .
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Cop, JDF soldiers nabbed in drug bust in St Andrew

Jamaica Star 09 Jan 2026
The arrests were made about 7.10 p.m. along Moore Street in the Woodford Park community, near Pine Bar, during a joint law enforcement operation ... Three vehicles a blue Toyota Tacoma, a red Kia and a white Step Wagon were parked nearby ... - Andre Williams.
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JDF says alleged actions of soldier contrary to core values - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 31 Dec 2025
READ.\u00a0Soldier charged with firearm offences In a statement issued Wednesday, the JDF said it does not condone unlawful, reckless or irresponsible behaviour by any of its members, whether on or off duty.
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JDF engineers to assist with rebuilding in Accompong - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 02 Dec 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica \u2014 Engineers from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will be assisting with repairs to damaged buildings in Accompong and surrounding areas in St Elizabeth, says Prime Minister Andrew Holness ... .
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JDF Coast Guard seizes cocaine valued at $3.7 billion off south coast - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 20 Nov 2025
According to the JDF, members of the First District Coast Guard were on routine patrol when they detected and pursued a vessel suspected of transporting illicit drugs ... The JDF said the coast guard ...
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JDF Coast Guard recovers body of suspected drowning victim - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 17 Nov 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica \u2013 The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is reporting that its Coast Guard has ... The JDF was asked to assist with the search and recovery efforts.
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JDF Coast Guard recovers body of man allegedly drowned in St James

Jamaica Star 17 Nov 2025
Reports are that the man attempted to wade across the river but the strong currents pulled him under. A search was launched and the JDF was called in to help ... .
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JDF Coast Guard recovers body of man who allegedly drowned in St James

Jamaica Star 17 Nov 2025
Reports are that the man attempted to wade across the river but the strong currents pulled him under. A search was launched and the JDF was called in to help ... .
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JDF to airlift Starlink units to isolated areas Thursday - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 06 Nov 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica \u2014 The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will begin to airlift Starlink internet devices into select communities on Thursday, according to Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, Daryl Vaz.
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‘Every minute counts’ - JDF urges citizens to clear landing zones for relief missions

Jamaica Star 03 Nov 2025
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is calling on residents in communities hardest ... The JDF says that every cleared space could make the difference between life and death for someone waiting to be rescued.
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#MelissaAftermath: JDF mobilises Jamaica National Reserve to support recovery efforts - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 30 Oct 2025
According to the JDF, the deployment forms part of its nationwide response and recovery operations following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
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