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“This barricade consisted of sandbags, old cars, gas
cylinders, old fridges and stoves. I heard an explosion and
the FEL was hit twice. It tilted to the left when it was hit on
its right side. I theorized that it was a bullet from a .50
calibre Grizzly that caused the tilting. The FEL was hit where
there is a portion of glass that was in line with my head. I
managed to get the FEL back on its four wheels and started
to clear the barricades. The FEL was hit again on the glass
in line with my head. The front section of the FEL lifted off
the ground but I was able to control it and got it back on its
wheels.”
5.29.
L/Cpl. McLennon cleared the second blockade while gunfire
continued and he made his way into Tivoli Gardens. He estimated that on
24 May, he cleared “10 to 12 barricades”. On 1 July 2015, we saw the FEL and
L/Cpl. McLennon pointed out the areas where it was hit by gunfire.
Access into Tivoli Gardens
5.30.
As a result of L/Cpl. McLennon’s extraordinary bravery and
competence, breaches were created in the barricades and these facilitated the
entry of JDF and JCF units.
FINDINGS
5.31.
Having regard to the diverse types of weapon used in the
operation and the subsequent finding and seizure of those listed in
Appendix 5, we are satisfied that, over time and prior to 24 May 2010,
Christopher Coke masterminded a strategy to build an armoury in
Tivoli Gardens.
5.32.
The purposes of this armoury were,
inter alia
to repel
attacks by the security forces, to engage in arms and drugs trafficking
within Jamaica and to ensure that the Presidential Click/Shower Posse
was capable of engaging in and winning gunfights with other gangs.