37 year old Peter Schmidt and 33 year old Carlos Lopez. They were caught with 5 kilos of cocaine and a pistol back in December 2017. They were charged with drug trafficking and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition without a license. But, as we reported this week, the pair walked free after the arresting officer didn't show up for the court case. So the case was struck out. Well Acting Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says, Not so fast! Today Williams told us that these men will be re-arrested and the arresting officer will be dealt with.
Chester Williams, Acting Commissioner of Police
"But in respect to what transpired in the courts, I have directed that an internal investigation be conducted to ascertain exactly what went wrong and directives have also been given that those persons who were released by the court be re-arrested in respect to that matter so that will be done very shortly and the matter should be before the court in due time."
Reporter
"Sir is there any kind of disciplinary charges that this officer can face for showing up late?"
Chester Williams
"Yes of course from what I was briefed yesterday the named officer was placed on disciplinary charges yesterday and should be appearing before a tribunal either today or sometime next week."
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