Caribbean National Weekly

Jamaican women caught trafficking under-aged girls

By Micaiah Morgan··1 min read
Jamaican women caught trafficking under-aged girls
Key Points(3)
  • Police in Jamaica apprehended two women in their 30s in a recent operation, who are believed to be facilitators in an underground ring of a deadly child trafficking scheme.
  • In a post on the <a href="https://jcf.gov.jm/">Jamaica Constabulary Force’s</a> (JCF) social media page, the police identified the women as Nicola Brissett, 33, of Lucea, Hanover, and Nicola Johnson, 39, of St.
  • The police said further information will be provided as they continue to investigate.

Police in Jamaica apprehended two women in their 30s in a recent operation, who are believed to be facilitators in an underground ring of a deadly child trafficking scheme.

In a post on the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) social media page, the police identified the women as Nicola Brissett, 33, of Lucea, Hanover, and Nicola Johnson, 39, of St. Thomas.

Both women were arrested by members of the JCF Anti Trafficking Vice Squad in early October and are charged with trafficking three girls all under the age of 16.

The police said further information will be provided as they continue to investigate.

Related Stories

St. Vincent announces emergency measures to offset rising global prices

St. Vincent announces emergency measures to offset rising global prices

Bahamas imposes travel ban on visitors from three African countries over Ebola concerns

Bahamas imposes travel ban on visitors from three African countries over Ebola concerns

CARICOM foreign ministers condemn intensified US measures against Cuba

CARICOM foreign ministers condemn intensified US measures against Cuba

St. Lucia PM cautious on restoring death penalty amid growing public calls

St. Lucia PM cautious on restoring death penalty amid growing public calls