The bodies of four men have been found in shallow graves near the old Public Works Department building in Downtown, Kingston.

Reports are that three bodies were found in one grave, while the other was found in a separate grave.

Reports are that the bodies were dismembered.

The discovery comes as a major operation continues in the area involving several police units, including the Canine Division.

The area has been cordoned off.

Police have been investigating the disappearance of the four men since the weekend.