The Police say they’ll be charging nine men who were detained in New Kingston this afternoon in connection with various crimes including robbery and wounding with intent.
Deputy Superintendent, Christopher Murdock of the New Kingston Police, says today’s operation in which the men were detained, began just after 11:00 this morning.
The operation took place on the banks of the Shoemaker Gully off Trafalgar Road in New Kingston, a place of refuge for homeless gay men.
DSP Murdock says wanted men were detained and structures erected in the vicinity of the gully were demolished.
There was more drama in New Kingston today as a team of Police Officers swooped down on the Shoe Maker gully and detained the men.
A crowd looked on as the Police took the nine into custody.
Deputy Superintendent Murdock says they will be charged.
Determined not to be taken into custody, one of the men who lives in the gully, stripped himself naked.
When our news team arrived at the scene just after 4:00 this afternoon, efforts were being made by the Police to have the man surrender.
DSP Murdock says the men wanted by the Police use the area to stake out and rob people.
Christopher Murdock Deputy Superintendent of the New Kingston Police
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