Jamaica Violence Spreads over Drug Baron Hunt

Supporters of Coke are fighting to stop his extradition to the US on drug and gun-running charges. Photo by socialyaad.com

Jamaican security forces hunting for alleged drugs lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke have stormed his Kingston stronghold, leaving 11 dead.

Gunfire erupted and explosions could be heard as they moved into the Tivoli Gardens area, backed by helicopters, the BBC reported.

Supporters of Coke are fighting to stop his extradition to the US on drug and gun-running charges.

A soldier was killed in the latest fighting, following two police deaths on Sunday.

At least one other soldier was also wounded and six police officers received injuries on Sunday.

There are also reports of violence in other parts of Kingston, raising fears that the unrest is spreading.

A state of emergency was declared in parts of Kingston on Friday after several police stations were attacked.

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