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Police accused of selling weapon to gunmen

Posted by Troy Porter on July 18, 2009 at 2:27am
Another policeman has found himself in trouble with the law. The Constable, who is a member of the Island Special Constabulary Force, was picked up on Friday afternoon for questioning in connection with the disappearance of a service pistol at the New Kingston Police Post. It is reported that the Glock pistol disappeared on Sunday from the police post and that the probe has pointed investigators to the cop now in custody. According to reports the Constable and a Corporal were on duty on Sunday. After the two had completed their duties, the Corporal who was armed with the Glock, placed the gun on a table while he changed out of his uniform. Sources say after changing his clothes, the Corporal realised that his gun was missing and his colleague was nowhere to be found. RJR News understands that the police have received information that the stolen pistol was later sold for $150,000 to gunmen in the August Town area. It is understood that the gunmen have demanded the return of their money before handing over the weapon to the police. A source at the Half-Way-Tree Police Station confirmed the arrest of the policeman to RJR News. However, he declined to give details. He said the policeman will be questioned in the presence of his attorney. RJR News understands that the Constable who was recently suspended had just returned to duty. http://www.radiojamaica.com/content/view/19894/26/

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