MOCA targetting 17 locations in major operation across Kingston, St. Catherine and Westmoreland
- Jan 9, 2025
- 2 min read
The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) is confirming that members of the Agency’s operational and investigative team are currently involved in a joint operation alongside personnel from the Financial Investigation Division (FID), the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), and soldiers from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at 17 locations across the parishes of Kingston, St Catherine and Westmoreland.
The operations are aimed at executing search warrants at the various locations, in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of serious organized crime.
According to Major Basil Jarrett, Director of Communications at MOCA, the agency is unable to divulge further details at this point, as the investigations and operations are ongoing.
Major Jarrett is assuring residents however that there is no need to be unduly concerned about the presence of the law enforcement officers in their communities, as the operations will be conducted in accordance with the agency’s core values of professionalism, accountability and integrityThe Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) is confirming that members of the Agency’s operational and investigative team are currently involved in a joint operation alongside personnel from the Financial Investigation Division (FID), the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), and soldiers from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at 17 locations across the parishes of Kingston, St Catherine and Westmoreland.
The operations are aimed at executing search warrants at the various locations, in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of serious organized crime.
According to Major Basil Jarrett, Director of Communications at MOCA, the agency is unable to divulge further details at this point, as the investigations and operations are ongoing.
Major Jarrett is assuring residents however that there is no need to be unduly concerned about the presence of the law enforcement officers in their communities, as the operations will be conducted in accordance with the agency’s core values of professionalism, accountability and integrity.
The scale of an operation involving 17 locations also highlights how much organised crime investigations depend on coordination, reliable intelligence, and careful handling of information. With several agencies working together across different parishes, maintaining clear procedures and accountability becomes especially important, not only during searches but also throughout the investigation that follows. Public confidence can be strengthened when authorities communicate what they can without compromising active cases, as seen in the decision to withhold further details while the investigation continues. There is also a broader role for education and professional development in strengthening institutions, particularly in areas such as compliance, governance, investigation, and ethical decision-making. Advanced study, including an education level 7, can provide a structured way for professionals to…
It's significant that this operation spans multiple parishes—targeting 17 locations suggests a well-coordinated, intelligence-driven approach. Hopefully, this leads to lasting disruption rather than just temporary enforcement.
It's reassuring to see MOCA emphasizing professionalism and accountability even during a major operation—this kind of transparency helps maintain public trust while tackling serious organized crime.
This operation targeting 17 locations is significant. I'm curious about the specific types of corruption and organised crime MOCA is focusing on in Kingston, St. Catherine, and Westmoreland. discord id
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