State of emergency in Jamaica's capital as police fights gangs.( Protecting The Arrest Of An Alleged Drug Lord & Gang Leader Video included)!!!

KINGSTON (AFP) – Jamaican authorities said Sunday they were putting Kingston and surrounding areas under a state of emergency as police fought armed gangs trying to stop the arrest of a reputed gang leader sought for possible extradition to the United States.

A police officer and a civilian were wounded by gunfire in street clashes and three police stations came under attack in the city, police said. One police station was set on fire after police abandoned it having run out of bullets, they added.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding held an emergency meeting with his cabinet Sunday and issued a State of Emergency for Kingston and St. Andrew, set to take effect at 6:00 pm (2300 GMT) in this Caribbean nation of about 2.8 million.

The government said the state of emergency will last for at least a month.

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