Cops crack illegal car dealership ring
May 21, 2006
THE POLICE have recovered nine motor cars they believe were stolen by operators of a major, illegal car dealership, involving a number of prominent businessmen.
"What we have recovered is evidence of a major criminal enterprise which is supported by a group of people. The investigation is still at a delicate stage, so we cannot release their names," Assistant Commissioner Denver Frater told The Sunday Gleaner yesterday.
Based on the progress of the investigation, ACP Frater believes his team of investigators is "pretty close to the real thing."
In the meantime, head of the Flying Squad Unit at the CIB Headquarters in downtown Kingston, Deputy Superintendent Cornwall 'Bigga' Ford, said the vehicles, which value over $5 million, were recovered over the past week in the Corporate Area and Montego Bay, St. James.
THREE PERSONS ARRESTED
"They include Hiace buses, Honda Accords, Prados and Toyota Corollas," reported DSP Ford....
Author: Glenroy Sinclair
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
