21 per cent drop in major crimes in St Elizabeth

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October 21, 2026

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21 per cent drop in major crimes in St Elizabeth

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The St Elizabeth Police Division is reporting a 21 per cent decline in major crimes since the start of the year.

Head of Operations for the Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Adrian Flemming, gave the update at the recent monthly meeting of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River.

He indicated that major crimes have decreased by 43 cases, dropping from 203 in 2025 to 160 year-to-date.

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