Charges are expected to be laid against about 20 people including women, who were taken into police custody, following a multi agency operation at the Yaweh Religious compound in St. James this morning (Fri).
The persons are expected to be charged for several breaches including of the child care and protection act.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force JCF said this morning’s operation, was part of continued effort, to ensure the safety and well being, of all individuals associated with the compound, particularly the children.
Today’s undertaking, follows another operation on June 7. At that time, over 20 children were removed from the compound and placed into the protective custody of the state.
