US donating 17 new patrol boats to Jamaica

Ten 27-footeres and seven 37-footers due to boost security.

US donating 17 new patrol boats to police, JDF

BY VERNON DAVIDSON

Jamaica’s law enforcement and defence agencies will, by early next year, be equipped with 17 new patrol boats courtesy of the United States Government whose top diplomat here says the vessels will enhance the country’s ability to secure its maritime border.

The vessels, according to Ambassador Luis Moreno, form part of Washington’s assistance programme in the areas of security and disaster preparedness.

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Source: jamaicaobserver.com

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