Mysterious packages scare lawyers at ‘Dudus’ enquiry
THE delivery of three mysterious packages to three attorneys at the Manatt/Dudus Commission of Enquiry forced a quick adjournment this afternoon, as lawyers voiced their concerns about security at the Jamaica Conference Centre.
The bulky packages — in large yellow envelopes with no return addresses — were addressed to Oliver Smith, the attorney representing Solicitor General Douglas Leys; KD Knight, the attorney representing the People’s National Party, and Hugh Small, who is representing the prime minister.
A woman who handed the envelopes to an attorney, who later delivered the packages to the three lawyers, was being sought by the police.
She was, however, nowhere to be found in the conference centre.
The packages were found when the enquiry resumed after the lunch break.
When the letters were opened, everybody pulled back, one attorney said.
The attorney said the contents of the packages “didn’t seem to be what they ought to be.”
The attorneys expressed concerns for their security and spectators soon filed out of the room.
"Jamaica's future reflects its past, having attained only one per cent annual growth over 30 years whilst neighbours have grown at five per cent." (Article)
Errr Lazie where exactly are you again and what is your number? Just asking.
Thanks in advance. The authorities might be interested. Not a good day for the syndicate I guess.
Errr Lazie where exactly are you again and what is your number? Just asking.
Thanks in advance. The authorities might be interested. Not a good day for the syndicate I guess.
good try ... lets get Mosiah's location today ... worse him favourite person will be present at the Enquiry tomorrow.
"Jamaica's future reflects its past, having attained only one per cent annual growth over 30 years whilst neighbours have grown at five per cent." (Article)
The Manatt-Dudus commission of enquiry was interrupted for a few minutes this afternoon as police personnel moved to deal with a security threat.
The police were alerted to the threat after someone passed out three brown manila envelopes to attorneys Hugh Small, KD Knight and Patrick Atkinson during the proceedings.
Knight said he proceeded to open the envelope when he noticed it had a plastic lining.
He said after tearing through that lining he noticed another envelope which contained a powdery substance.
Prime Minister Bruce Golding’s attorney, Hugh Small, said he was concerned that the security of participants in the enquiry was being compromised.
It was then that the Commission Chairman decided to take an adjournment to allow the police to ensure that security at the conference centre where the proceedings are being held was not compromised.
During an interview after normalcy had been restored to the proceedings, Knight said he was very satisfied with how the matter was dealt with by the police.
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