US assisting Jamaica to probe threat against former National Security Minister

Jamaica police say they are investigating the threats made on the life of former national security minister Robert Montague.

“The investigation into this particular report, includes authenticating and identifying the source of the threat, which reportedly emanated from overseas. The matter is being dealt with expeditiously and all aspects of it will be fully ventilated,” the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), said in a statement.

It said that it is working alongside law enforcement authorities in the United States, and all the requisite actions have been taken to adequately cover the safety and security of the recently appointed Transport and Mining Minister, Dr. Horace Chang..

The JCF said that it takes all incidents of threats seriously.

Montague was named Transport and Mining Minister following Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ decision to re-shuffle his Cabinet last month.