Several suspected lottery scammers were arrested during a targeted raid by a joint military-police operation in Westmoreland this morning.

Additionally, a Beretta submachine gun was seized during the operation.

Several candles that are believed to be used in witchcraft were also found at one of the locations.

Meanwhile, several suspected lottery scammers were also arrested in an operation in St Ann.

The latest operation was conducted by a team comprising of police personnel from the St Ann Division, including the local Operational Support Team, Criminal Investigations Branch, and the Proactive Investigations Unit.

Members of the military also gave support.

Seven persons have since been arrested for questioning and lottery scamming paraphernalia seized.

More details will follow.