A total of 11 alleged murderers were among 77 persons arrested last year thanks to calls Crime Stop received.

The arrests resulted from an increase in calls for 2022, some 1,148 or 68 percent more than the 687 calls in 2021, according to the 2022 Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ). 

An analysis of last year’s calls showed that 32 percent was in relation to illegal firearms and ammunition; 25 percent for gunmen; 10 percent for wanted persons; four percent were drug-related; and three percent for murder.

The 77 arrests were for various crimes, including murder (11); illegal possession of firearm and ammunition (12); and illegal possession of drugs (14).

Crime Stop is a telephone programme that allows persons to report illegal activities anonymously and claim a monetary prize if their tips yield results. 

According to reports, $7.7 million was paid out in rewards over the last year.