Jamaica's Drug War Continues

Bodies In The Streets As 60 Die Protecting 'Robin Hood' Jamaican Druglord Wanted By The U.S. -- The Daily Mail

Thousands of police and soldiers stormed the Jamaican ghettos where reggae was born in search of a reputed drug kingpin wanted by the United States.

At least 60 people are now believed to have died in the three days of street battles.

The masked gunmen fighting for underworld boss Christopher 'Dudus' Coke say he is a Robin Hood-like figure who provides services and protection.

But it is all funded by a criminal empire that seemed untouchable until the US demanded his extradition.

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More News On Jamaica's Continuing Drug War Crisis

Jamaica police gain hold on drug lord's stronghold -- Yahoo News/AP
Death toll from Jamaica violence rises -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Unrest Grows in Jamaica in 3rd Day of Standoff -- New York Times
Jamaica gun battles claim 60 lives -- Times Online
Jamaica violence sees scores killed in hunt for Christopher 'Dudus' Coke -- The Guardian
Bloody Conflict Escalates in Jamaica -- Wall Street Journal
Violence surges in Jamaica as troops hunt alleged drug kingpin -- Washington Post
Jamaica pledges order as death toll rises to 60 -- Sydney Morning Herald
Bodies pile up in Jamaica's assault for drug kingpin -- Yahoo News/AFP
Kingston residents 'prisoners in own homes' -- BBC
Jamaica attacks: a legacy of ties between politicians and gangs -- Christian Science Monitor
Jamaica PM Bruce Golding denies having links to drugs baron Dudus -- Times Online
Christopher Coke indictment: a story of drugs, cash and guns -- Times Online
Jamaica unrest prompts tourism worries -- CNN
Jamaica violence: British holidaymakers continue to travel -- The Telegraph