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Human remains found in Central Village

The police are now at a crime scene in Zambia, Central Village, St Catherine where human remains have been found. The remains were wrapped in plastic. Residents say they have been smelling an odour for the past two days and notified the police...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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