Seven Haitians, including child, taken into custody in St Ann

Seven Haitians, including a child, were taken into custody by the police in St Ann on Wednesday during a traffic stop in White River, Ocho Rios.

The police reported that about 8:40 a.m., a public passenger vehicle was stopped and checks were made.

The police said three men, three women and a child were found to be Haitian nationals.

They were taken into custody.

The police said the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency was contacted.

A full investigation is being conducted.

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