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Allen Whylie - Commissioner of Police
"I have directed the regional commander to ensure the investigator move vigorously to complete the directives that the DPP had passed to him and he should be proceeding by Friday at the latest in that case to formally hand over to the DPP. Once she approves it and she feels satisfied that the investigation has been thorough or have the necessary grievance to lay a charge then she will direct our officers and we will comply promptly."

Reporter
"What has been the difference in this case because I know there have been cases where the evidence was there that it was destroyed, Mr. Grijalva took responsibility but there was no arrest - all this going to the DPP before charges are laid. Have there been consideration made on the fact that Mr. Grijalva is a political aspirant and very well connected in Orange Walk?"

Allen Whylie
"No that has not factored in any at all in our investigation. You must understand that it's an investigation that requires technical skills. Those skills were given to us through NICH, it's an unusual investigation and you want to be thorough and methodical as best as possible. Consultations were held, further directives were given to the investigating officer and he is proceeding. You have to understand that investigation is not an over night process and you go and you speak to people and if they want to cooperate they do and if not then you have to find another way to get to the desired objective. So I am confident that the officer is doing what he needs to do. I have directed the regional commander to spur him along and hopefully I'm confident that that file will be at the DPP office."

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