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Thugs from west Kingston have reportedly sent for reinforcements from other communities as far away as Montego Bay to ensure that the authorities will not have an easy task should they decide to come for community leader Christopher 'Dudus' Coke.
Information reaching THE WEEKEND STAR is that Coke's supporters from areas like Mountain View, Spanish Town, May Pen and several other communities are threatening to rebel should the security forces try to take him in. This is in addition to the stance taken by the men from west Kingston, who are bracing for "whatever" as they vow to defend their beloved don.
The United States has requested Coke's extradition after he was featured on that country's Justice Department's list of the world's most dangerous drug kingpins. An Associated Press story out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, earlier this week revealed that the United States has asked Jamaica to extradite Coke to face federal drug and weapons charges in New York. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and marijuana and conspiracy to illegally traffic in firearms. The charges were revealed in an indictment that was unsealed Friday in the United States' Southern District of New York.
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Sources in West Kingston say benefits have been promised to those who have joined the cause. "Right ya now a pure mad head from all bout, some man whe nuh have nuttin fi live fear. When it done if dem survive dem ago have summ'n tho," one man revealed.
Preparation activities have already started and include posting men at strategic points within the community and even putting mattresses on top of houses for thugs.
THE WEEKEND STAR has learnt that some residents have even fled the area amidst the rumours of the possible capture. Others are bracing for the worst. They say Coke is responsible for the "order" in West Kingston. "Look how West Kingston peaceful and now dem waah it end," a 25-year-old thug from Denham Town said.
Should Dudus leave, one of his relative is expected to take control of the community.
When THE STAR contacted police in West Kingston, East Kingston and St Catherine, the lawmen collectively said that they were not aware of any organisation of the thugs, nor of areas in their divisions planning to "disrupt proceedings" should an attempt be made to arrest Coke. One officer said that checks would be made and promised a future update. In a release issued by the United States Attorney, Southern District of New York, and posted on the United States' Department of Justice website, stated that if convicted, Coke faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years. The West Kingston strongman could also be potentially fined up to US$4 million or twice the monetary gain from the offence. On the firearms trafficking charge, Coke faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of up to US$250,000 or twice the monetary gain.
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Information reaching THE WEEKEND STAR is that Coke's supporters from areas like Mountain View, Spanish Town, May Pen and several other communities are threatening to rebel should the security forces try to take him in. This is in addition to the stance taken by the men from west Kingston, who are bracing for "whatever" as they vow to defend their beloved don.
The United States has requested Coke's extradition after he was featured on that country's Justice Department's list of the world's most dangerous drug kingpins. An Associated Press story out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, earlier this week revealed that the United States has asked Jamaica to extradite Coke to face federal drug and weapons charges in New York. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and marijuana and conspiracy to illegally traffic in firearms. The charges were revealed in an indictment that was unsealed Friday in the United States' Southern District of New York.
pure mad head
Sources in West Kingston say benefits have been promised to those who have joined the cause. "Right ya now a pure mad head from all bout, some man whe nuh have nuttin fi live fear. When it done if dem survive dem ago have summ'n tho," one man revealed.
Preparation activities have already started and include posting men at strategic points within the community and even putting mattresses on top of houses for thugs.
THE WEEKEND STAR has learnt that some residents have even fled the area amidst the rumours of the possible capture. Others are bracing for the worst. They say Coke is responsible for the "order" in West Kingston. "Look how West Kingston peaceful and now dem waah it end," a 25-year-old thug from Denham Town said.
Should Dudus leave, one of his relative is expected to take control of the community.
When THE STAR contacted police in West Kingston, East Kingston and St Catherine, the lawmen collectively said that they were not aware of any organisation of the thugs, nor of areas in their divisions planning to "disrupt proceedings" should an attempt be made to arrest Coke. One officer said that checks would be made and promised a future update. In a release issued by the United States Attorney, Southern District of New York, and posted on the United States' Department of Justice website, stated that if convicted, Coke faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years. The West Kingston strongman could also be potentially fined up to US$4 million or twice the monetary gain from the offence. On the firearms trafficking charge, Coke faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of up to US$250,000 or twice the monetary gain.
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