Teen, man charged over Spanish Town kidnapping of businessman
Published:Saturday | January 6, 2024 | 5:44 PM
A 17-year-old boy is among two persons charged in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Spanish Town, St Catherine.
The teen boy and 33-year-old Andrew Williams, otherwise called 'Biggs', a higgler of Tawes Meadows in Spanish Town are charged with conspiracy to kidnap, unauthorized possession of ammunition, and using a prohibited weapon to commit felony.
A date is being finalised for the accused to appear in court.
The police report that the man was taken from his business place in Spanish Town and Williams made a demand of $100,000 for his safe return.
A report was made and a police team, acting on intelligence, led an operation.
Both accused were arrested and the businessman was rescued.
They were later charged after a question-and-answer session in the presence of their attorney.
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