(NOW Grenada) – Christopher Nelson, Director of Public Prosecutions in Grenada has confirmed that the two suspects arrested in St Vincent and the Grenadines who are believed to be associated with the Grenada Union of Teachers (GUT) Credit Union robbery in Carriacou, are presently imprisoned in their homeland and an extradition hearing will determine their return to Grenada.
“I can confirm that the two are on remand in St Vincent and an extradition hearing is scheduled to be heard in the magistrate court there. Grenada is seeking the return of the two,” said Nelson.
He explained that an extradition hearing can last for a short or long period. “So, we cannot say when they will return but our argument is for the suspect to face trial in Grenada,” he said. Once the magistrate agrees with the arguments from Grenada, the two will be deported and handed over to law enforcement authorities in Grenada.
The men were arrested in St Vincent and the Grenadines last week Friday and investigators from Grenada arrived in St Vincent within hours to assist with identifying the men as the investigation continues.
Police in Grenada had issued a wanted bulletin showing the face of the men and had notified regional and international law enforcement agencies of their alleged crime. The robbery occurred on 11 October 2019.
Grenada police have already charged the driver of the getaway vehicle with conspiracy and he is presently on bail.
