National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang has sought to assure that the police force is doing all possible to restore normality following a recent spike in armed robberies in Montego Bay St. James.

The latest incident occurred today (Mar 10) on Jarrett street in which a courier transporting a large amount of cash, in the company of a security escort, was attacked by armed robbers.

Two persons were shot and killed in the incident.

Dr. Chang noted that today’s robbery and shooting, was the latest in at least 6 homicides over the past 24 hours, as well as the latest in at least 6 robberies in recent weeks.

The minister said the police are putting in the necessary resources to respond to the concerns of the business community and citizens of St. James.