Police top brass respond to contraband liquor allegations

And if the missing officer’s pistol was not enough to embarrass the police department, there is an allegation that a Senior Superintendent has been busted by the Customs Department for contraband liquor. While one litre of alcohol is permitted across the border, the officer allegedly had on him an entire case of Jamaican Appleton rum. At this afternoon’s press conference Senior Superintendent David Henderson had to address the media regarding the allegations.

Sr. Supt., David Henderson, O.C., Eastern Division
“Well, I do know that a fellow from Corozal is a well known person involved in contraband. I know that there were investigations being done by this department and Customs. In fact, one of the things, we have gotten certain information as to some involvement. Mr. Mariano had made contact with the person because of some other person involvement and I noticed prior to this person being busted by Customs he had spoken to Mr. Mariano and I know that after he spoke to Mr. Mariano he left and he was being picked up and certain things were retrieved from him.”

Jose Sanchez
“Was it a case of rum?”

Sr. Supt. David Henderson
“Yes, a case of rum and some other things were retrieved from him.”