20 persons arrested during raid on religious compound

Following this morning's multi-agency raid on the Qahal Yahweh religious compound in Montego Bay, St James, the police have confirmed that 20 persons have been arrested. 

The STAR understands that the group's leader is among those arrested. They are being detained at the Montego Bay Freeport Police Station. 

Our news team has been reliably informed that several exhibits, photographs, and other material of evidential value were removed from the compound by investigators.

This morning's operation was incident free and involved over 50 members of the security forces and other agencies, including the Ministry of Health. 

This morning's raid follows the removal of 23 children from the facility late last month. The children are currently in state care.

- Janet Silvera

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