The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom), has launched a probe into the death of 20- year old, Shantel Wright whose body was discovered in a cane field  yesterday (June 16),  in Brown Bush, Little London in Westmoreland.

Wright, otherwise called ‘Shanti’, a sales clerk of Bay Road, Llittle London, was reported missing on Wednesday, June 14.

Irate residents today staged a major protest along the Little London main road calling for the removal of a police officer implicated in the young woman’s death.

They claim items belonging to the cop were found near the body.

The report, received by Indecom, is that a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force will have information surrounding her death.

Indecom says a team from the Kingston office, to include additional forensic support, has been mobilized to assist the Western office with this investigation.

The agency says it has been in contact with the high command of the JCF regarding this incident.

Meantime, Indecom says it is aware that there were residents protesting earlier and is asking for their cooperation, and appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident last night or have useful information, to contact Indecoms offices.