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by pltm
(PLTM) - Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock who was arrested and subsequently released, said that he is yet to receive his communication devices from the police.
Willock was arrested yesterday January 10 in connection with alleged human trafficking.
"I am yet to have my communication devices returned to me by the UK investigators; however, I take this opportunity to thank the public for their good wishes, telephone calls to family members and many of my employees, words of encouragement, and I also thank my Attorney at Law," he said in a statement issued today January 11.
Willock in his statement said that, on January 10, 2023, at around 11.00 am, he was detained, questioned, and released without charges by six 'Caucasian United Kingdom (UK) officers'.
He said: "they claimed I was being investigated on suspicion of Human Trafficking, because of some VISA waivers I had obtained over the years. I did apply and obtained VISA Waivers in association with my company, Advance Marketing and Professional Services."
The former Speaker said that these were all legally acquired through the Deputy Governor’s Office.
"Most of the VISA Waivers were obtained before my tenure as Speaker. It is my understanding that all persons who came via a VISA Waiver have since left the territory and did so as per Immigration requirements," he said.
"I will continue to uphold the rule of law and have reverence for both the Constitution and Government Policies, both in my private and public life, " the former Speaker added.
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How come they are not arresting all them damn murderers, killers, those shooting and gunning
down people along with child molesters and robbers.
This whole thing is a damn setup by the UK to take down the BVI.
How, why and for what?
I am sure a lot of us would love to get in on this "Visa Waiver Program." Please advise us of the procedure.
