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A Montego Bay traffic policeman (whose name is being withheld, but who reportedly has over 11 years of service with the force) was arrested yesterday by members of the Police Anti-Corruption Branch, on suspicion of breaching the Corruption Prevention Act. He was held at approximately 11 a.m. during a sting operation.

According to reports, he was arrested after he allegedly collected money from a bus driver for the release of his vehicle from a pound. The bus driver’s bus was reportedly impounded two days ago, and it is alleged that the policeman wanted money in order for the vehicle to be released. The Anti-Corruption Branch was notified, and a sting operation was set up in the vicinity of the car pound. The policeman was then held after he reportedly pocketed the specially marked cash that was paid over to him during the sting operation.

Tags : corruption prevention act, montego bay, Traffic Policeman