Police to search house of prominent political activist

The prominent political activist who was arrested this morning in connection with, the robbery of the Swiss Stores in downtown Kingston last week, is being taken to his house in St Thomas where the police will conduct a search.



He is to be taken back to Kingston this afternoon, to be interviewed in the presence of his lawyer.



The political activist is among five persons taken into custody, in connection with the robbery.



The five were arrested by members of the police Flying Squad working with other elite police units.



During a two-day operation in St Thomas, St Catherine and the Corporate Area the police recovered 16 of the 23 watches which were stolen.



The other seven watches had been already recovered by the investigators.



The police also seized US$150,000; J$500,000; two licensed shotguns; one illegal firearm; and a quantity of ammunition.



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