Seven Haitians held after police intercept packed vehicle in Ocho Rios

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Rasbert TurnerJournalist at Jamaica Star

October 2, 2026

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Seven Haitians held after police intercept packed vehicle in Ocho Rios

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Seven Haitian nationals, including a child, are in police custody after they were intercepted in a public passenger vehicle during a traffic stop in White River, Ocho Rios, St Ann, yesterday morning.

Reports are that about 8:40 a.m., police intercepted the vehicle along the roadway and carried out checks on the passengers.

Police said they discovered three adult women, three adult men and a child, who were initially identified as Haitian nationals.

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