Political activist from St. Thomas among 5 detained by police in Swiss Stores robbery
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Political activist jewelry store robbery12:59 pm, Wed April 17, 2013
The Police say a well-known political activist could be behind a highly organised group of persons who organised last week's multi-million dollar robbery at the Swiss Stores – a jewelry store in the Corporate Area..
During last week’s robbery, a gunman went to the store and stole 16 Rolex watches.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Senior Superintendent Cornwall "Bigga" Ford, revealed that the Flying Squad Unit has recovered 13 watches.
Investigations also led to several other items, including US$150 thousand and over J$500 thousand .
“We have also found some Movado wrist watches, one illegal gun, two legal guns over 500 rounds of assorted ammunition and cash."
Ford said the five suspects in custody will be charged after they are questioned in the presence of their attorneys.
“When charges are preferred and the names of the suspects released – I think some people will be shocked,” he said.
The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Task Force will be pursuing the seizure of the assets.
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Police To Search House Of Prominent Political Activist
Published: Wednesday April 17, 2013 | 2:20 pm0 Comments
Cornwall 'Bigga' Ford (centre) detective superintendent of police and commanding officer, Flying Squad, and his team during a press conference. – Norman Grindley/Chief Photographer
The prominent political activist who was arrested this morning in connection with, the robbery of the Swiss Stores in downtown Kingston last week, is being taken to his house in St Thomas where the police will conduct a search.
He is to be taken back to Kingston this afternoon, to be interviewed in the presence of his lawyer.
The political activist is among five persons taken into custody, in connection with the robbery.
The five were arrested by members of the police Flying Squad working with other elite police units.
During a two-day operation in St Thomas, St Catherine and the Corporate Area the police recovered 16 of the 23 watches which were stolen.
The other seven watches had been already recovered by the investigators.
The police also seized US$150,000; J$500,000; two licensed shot guns; one illegal firearm; and a quantity of ammunition.
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his name is Kayon 'Treasure' Campbell...Western St. Thomas MP James Roberston BFF http://www.nationwideradiojm.com/listenlive.html
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