KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 28-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly attempting to bribe policemen on Friday.
Michael Jones of Haining Crescent, Kingston 5, has been charged with breaches of the anti-corruption act.
Reports are that about 11:40 am, lawmen were conducting a National Coordinated Roadblock operation when Jones, who was driving a Toyota Axio motor car, was seen not wearing a seat belt. He was signalled to stop, and during routine checks, Jones was unable to produce a driver’s licence.
It is alleged that while the police were in the process of preparing traffic tickets, Jones went to his vehicle and returned with an envelope containing money, which he allegedly offered to the lawmen.
Jones was immediately taken into custody and later charged, following an interview.
The police are reminding members of the public that attempting to bribe a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force is a serious criminal offence and will be met with the full force of the law.