‘Rogue cops’ involved in $8 million robbery arrested
Police Constables Julian Smartt and Winston Williams, implicated in an $8 million robbery of Qi Li Lin, were apprehended by their colleagues after an investigation.
Reports are that following a comprehensive probe, evidence surfaced indicating the Constables’ involvement in a conspiracy with the principal offenders to carry out the robbery which occurred on November 29, 2023.
Arrested: Police Constables Julian Smartt and Winston Williams
Police on Tuesday said that detectives possess “compelling proof” implicating Constable Smartt escorting the suspects to the crime scene. Subsequently, both Smartt and Williams, dressed in uniform and riding motorcycles, were observed guiding the perpetrators to Rasville after the robbery.
Both Constables were arrested and subjected to questioning by investigators, who are actively pursuing the arrest of the principal offenders.
A file detailing the case was submitted to Police Legal Advisor Mandel Moore. Based on the facts presented, he advised that there is sufficient evidence to jointly charge Smartt and Williams with the offense of conspiracy to commit a felony to wit robbery under arms, as per Section 34 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01.
Further, the Police Legal Advisor recommended the interdiction of Constable Smartt and Constable Williams from duty. (G9)
