Police urge calm over Third-Country National matter while reiterating that no arrangement is in place to house TCNS in St. Mary

The authorities have again sought to clarify that no Third-Country National is being housed in St. Mary.

According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) no facility has been identified or finalized for such a purpose.

In a statement this afternoon, the JCF urged calm among members of the public in relation to the Third-Country National (TCN) Agreement with the United States.

The police are calling on the public to rely on verified information on the matter, as it emphasizes that no facility has been identified or finalized to hold Third-Country Nationals who may be housed in Jamaica.

According to the JCF, based on the official statement provided, there is no arrangement in place to house TCNS in St. Mary.

It states that the proposed plan has not been operationalized, the JCF is also urging persons to desist from making threats or engaging in actions that target any individual or property in connection with the matter.

The police state that threats, intimidation, and damage to property are criminal offences and will be dealt with accordingly.

Citizens are encouraged to seek information from official sources and to address concerns through lawful and peaceful means.

The statement from the police follows one from National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang on the weekend. He labelled recent reports that TCNS will be housed in St. Mary as false and misleading.

Dr. Chang reiterated that the Government has not approved the transfer of any Third-Country National to any location in Jamaica at this time.

He noted that there will be no transfer until the required operational procedures are finalized.