19 alleged gang members in custody, millions in cash seized and prohibited weapons removed from the streets following SIB operations

August 13, 2026

The Specialized Investigation Branch (SIB) says it has made significant progress against organised crime over the past week, resulting in 19 alleged gang members in custody, millions in cash seized and prohibited weapons removed from the streets.

According to the SIB in its latest operation, on Tuesday, members of the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division executed a search warrant at the Petrojam Mobay Terminal in Freeport, Montego Bay.

A palmetto state 9 mm pistol, 101 rounds of mixed ammunition, suppressors, tactical gear, US$1,780 and other paraphernalia were seized.

The lawmen say this latest seizure comes closely on the heels of the disruption and degradation of the Genasyde gang under the Criminal Justice Act, where 19 members, including the reputed leader, 39-year-old Tefari Green, were charged with various violent crimes spanning five parishes between 2021 and 2026.

Green was charged with leadership of a criminal organisation.

The SIB said its relentless pursuit of criminal networks has also led to several other major operational successes over the past week, including multiple operations across Montego Bay, St. James on August 6, about midday.

It’s reported that 228 rounds of ammunition were seized in Fairview, Montego Bay and 40-year-old Vachel Whitter was arrested and charged for possession of prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, dealing in prohibited weapon, stockpiling prohibited weapon and trafficking prohibited weapon following this seizure.

Hours later, about 2:50 P.M., 200 rounds of ammunition were seized during an operation on Fairview road, St. James.

Thirty-two-year-old Jermaine Graham and 23-year-old Shamoy Staple, were charged with unauthorised possession of ammunition, stockpiling prohibited weapons and trafficking prohibited weapon, possession of prohibited weapon, dealing in prohibited weapon and trafficking in prohibited weapon.

And the SIB said it partnered with the Financial Investigation Division on August 7 and operations in Kingston and St. Andrew resulted in the seizure of over 75 million in cash and approximately $4 million in counterfeit goods. Two individuals were charged with possession of criminal property and other offences and were each granted $1.5 million bail.

In the meantime, on August 10, during separate operations in Montego Bay, SIB said it seized a firearm, a ballistic vest and 81 rounds of ammunition. Two women and a man were taken into custody in relation to this seizure.

Senior Superintendent of Police Christoper Brown, said the JCF has intensified its strategies against organised crime and continues to appeal to citizens to partner with them.