Four arrested for electricity theft in St James

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says an operation with the police led to the arrest of four persons in St James yesterday.

The arrests, which were made yesterday as the company intensifies its anti-theft programme, bring to six the number of arrests in St James for electricity theft. The arrests were made in the communities of Glendevon, Shanty Town and Farm Heights.

A total of 1,786 illegal connections and 21 meter irregularities have been uncovered in St James over a four-week period.

The JPS’ islandwide operations have led to 42 arrests since the start of the year.

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