Rasbert Turner, Star Writer

One of two St Catherine women who were yesterday found by cops with two underage girls at their home has been charged with grievous sexual assault.

The incident took place in Gregory Park, Portmore, St Catherine.

Reports from the police are that about noon an operation was conducted in the area. During the search of a house, the two 13-year-old girls were found in the company of two adult females.

Initial inquiries by the police revealed that they were at the dwelling under questionable circumstances. It was further alleged that one of the adults sexually molested one of the children.

The women were taken into custody and the two girls placed in state care.

Investigation by the police resulted in one of the females being charged.

It was revealed to THE WEEKEND STAR that the girls are from another section of the island and were being held illegally.

Meanwhile, the police say the names of the suspects are being withheld.