3,000 Cuban light bulbs seized
Dwayne Mcleod/Marlon Vickerman, Staff Re****ters
An increased effort by the Constant Spring police to reduce the number
of robberies within the division yesterday resulted in the seizure of
some 3,000 Cuban-made light bulbs, a stolen vehicle and the arrest of
two teenagers.
It was re****ted that about 1:45 p.m. police were conducting a spotcheck
in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, when they intercepted a Toyota Yaris motor
car with two youths ages 19 and 17.
One of the detained teens is said by the police to be the son of a
People's National Party councillor/caretaker.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the vehicle had been re****ted
stolen in the division a few days ago and was alleged to be involved in
a series or robberies since January.
A further probe then led the police to Stony Hill where the large
quantity of light bulbs was found.
Commanding Officer for the St. Andrew North Division, Superint-endent
Anthony Morris, said though in its early stages, investigations would
continue to determine whether if the bulbs were linked to the
controversial Cuban light-bulb project.
"We will be continuing in that aspect to see if the bulbs are indeed
linked to the project, investigations are in its preliminary stages at
this point though," Superintendent Morris said, adding that the
Organised Crime Investigative Division had been contacted.
Morris said the father of one of the young men, is being sought as the
police were told that he (the father) was responsible for taking the
bulbs to the home.
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