Eight persons suspected to be linked to a gang which operates in sections of the St. Andrew South Division, were arrested by the Police, today, Friday, April 17. A known Vybz Kartel associate was also detained in the raid.

The individuals , seven men and one woman, were taken into custody following ongoing investigations into gang-related activities in the division and surrounding areas.

According to the police, six of the suspects were apprehended by lawmen on Kirk Avenue in the parish, while the others were taken into custody in the Washington Gardens area of St. Andrew.

Investigations are ongoing.