Policemen arrested for bribery

Rasbert Turner, Gleaner Writer

Two members of the Island Special Constabulary Force have been arrested for allegedly collecting a bribe from a Canadian policeman.

They turned themselves in to the Anti-Corruption Branch for an interview after hearing they were implicated in a crime.

They were held on suspicion of breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act.

It's reported that the policemen were on duty when they observed a motorist committing a traffic breach.

It’s reported that the Canadian motorist paid the policemen CAN$40 to avoid prosecution.

A report was subsequently made against the policemen.

A file has been compiled and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for a ruling.

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