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of observation” and they would be given various areas that
they would need obviously to watch for the approach of the
security forces ...These were various buildings and various
strategic points in Tivoli Gardens.”
6.23.
With regard to the electronic component of the early warning
system, Lt. Col. Cummings revealed what the JDF found at a residence in Tivoli
Gardens:
“We located a house at 15 Dee Cee Avenue, in which an
extremely elaborate and fully functional surveillance system
was located. There were large flat screen TVs showing
CCTV surveillance camera footage that had excellent all-
round observation of Tivoli Gardens, its approaches and
internal streets.”
A man found operating the system was detained.
6.24.
It is convenient to set out below our findings in relation to the
discussion thus far.
FINDINGS
6.25.
Barricades were erected between 18 and 23 May 2010 in
the context of the mobilisation of the community of Tivoli Gardens
against the impending arrest of Coke. It is clear to us, having regard to
the totality of the evidence, that the purpose of erecting barricades
was to hinder the progress of the security forces in their operation to
execute the warrant of arrest on Coke.
6.26.
Some of these barricades, by reason of the incorporation of
explosives within them, were and were designed to be, embattlements
strengthening the overall fortification of Tivoli Gardens and at the
same time offering a live threat of serious injury or death to the
security forces.