Jamaica's Violence Claims 73 Lives While Authorities Seek Drug Kingpin

Jamaica Unrest Death Toll Reaches 73 -- Voice of America

Jamaican police say 73 people have been killed since authorities launched an assault Sunday for an alleged drug lord wanted by the United States.

Authorities announced the increased death toll Thursday.

The outbreak of violence was triggered when the Jamaican government moved to extradite Christopher "Dudus" Coke. He is wanted in the United States for alleged cocaine and arms trafficking.

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