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Sergeant Alvin Reid from the Port Antonio Police Station, who was arrested during a sting operation earlier this month and charged for breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act, has been granted bail, while a second policeman has been charged in relation to the incident. The other policeman has been identified as Special Constable Creg Scott-Afflick.

It is alleged that Sergeant Reid was arrested during a sting operation which was set up after he allegedly approached a businessman and offered to dispose of a case for him for $100,000. Following the operation, a file was prepared and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who ruled that he be charged. Constable Scott-Afflick reportedly solicited $200,000 from the same businessman in order not to seize his goods.

Both men were granted bail when they appeared before the Port Antonio Resident Magistrate’s Court, and are to return to court on September 24.

Tags : Alvin Reid, Bribery, Corruption, Creg Scott-Afflick, police corruption, Port Antonio Police