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CHAPTER 5
THE ALLEGATION THAT PERSONS WERE ESPECIALLY ARMED TO REPEL
ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORT TO CAPTURE THE FUGITIVE
CHRISTOPHER “DUDUS” COKE AND, IF SO, BY WHOM
ToR (E)
AND
THE CIRCUMSTANCES CONCERNING THE RECOVERY OF ILLEGAL
FIREARMS AND OTHER MUNITIONS IN WESTERN KINGSTON OR ANY
RELATED OR AFFECTED AREAS
ToR (M)
INTRODUCTION
5.1.
In this Chapter, we have combined two of the Terms of Reference,
viz. (E) and (M), because of their inter-relationship and in order to reduce the
potentiality for repetition. We have approached these Terms of Reference under
two broad heads, namely the pre-operation phase and the post-operation phase.
5.2.
In the former, we review the evidence of members of the security
forces who were kept conversant with regular Intelligence reports of what was
happening in Tivoli Gardens and other areas of West Kingston. We also pay due
regard to the video and photographic evidence adduced to the Enquiry. The
post-operation phase includes a review of the evidence concerning the search for
and recovery of weapons and ammunition. We were very well assisted not only
by oral evidence but also by photographic and documentary evidence.
5.3.
The video footage of events in Tivoli Gardens prior to the launch of
the operation and the photographic evidence as well as affidavit evidence of
several soldiers who participated in the search for illegal weapons and