Police warn of rising livestock theft as Yuletide season approaches, step up operations
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November 9, 2026
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The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning farmers and members of the public about an emerging trend of large-scale livestock theft across the island, particularly involving cattle and goats, as the Yuletide season approaches.
The warning was issued by the JCF's Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), which is urging consumers to exercise caution when purchasing beef, goat meat and other livestock products.
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The APB is encouraging members of the public to buy meat only from reputable and legitimate sources and to be wary of unusually low prices or suspicious transactions.
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