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August Town 'hit man' arrested at hotel in The Bahamas

Published:Thursday | July 2, 2020 | 12:00 AM
According to the Bahamian authorities, shortly after 12 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a team of officers led an intelligence-driven operation at the Victoria Inn hotel where the reputed gangster was held.

Bahamian police are reporting that a notorious Jamaican gangster has been captured in Grand Bahama.

According to the Bahamian authorities, shortly after 12 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a team of officers led an intelligence-driven operation at the Victoria Inn hotel where the reputed gangster was held.

Jamaican police could not immediately comment on the reported development.

However, Bahamian authorities say the Jamaican is a known hit man affiliated with an August Town, St Andrew-based gang.

They also say he is suspected to have entered The Bahamas for a contract killing.

According to The Bahamian authorities, the man is connected to a number of murders in Jamaica.

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