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Christopher 'Dudus' Coke Captured in Jamaica

by mtippett | June 22, 2010 at 02:11 pm

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Following violent clashes between security forces and fighters loyal to him, Christopher, 'Dudus' Coke has been arrested:

Confirmed- Rev. Al Miller and Dudus were stopped randomly during a spot check along Mandela Highway.

According to The Guardian, at least 73 people were killed in violent clashes in Jamaica as Coke's supporters tried to stop police from capturing the alleged druglord. The Jamaica Observer reports that Coke is being held at Spanish Town police station in St. Catherine. Extra police have been stationed outside the station for fear that more violence will break out.

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mtippett

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at 14:13 on June 22nd, 2010

mtippett, thanks for getting this story out so quickly. It will now show up on the home page for four hours. If new developments justify it, I'll renew this flag for another cycle.

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mtippett

at 08:20 on June 24th, 2010

On the Ground News is now reporting:

"On the Ground News Reports. *Breaking News* Confirmed: Large military and police presence in Granville, Montego Bay #Jamaica as the area is apparently under curfew."