Police commissioner pays Christmas visit to St Catherine South Police to boost morale

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Police commissioner pays Christmas visit to St Catherine South Police to boost morale

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson visited several police stations in the St Catherine South Police division on Christmas Day to bring cheer and boost morale during the festive season. The commissioner visited...

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