At least one of the five police officers interdicted late last year as a result of an anti-corruption probe was reinstated to the police force last Thursday.
The reinstated officer is Detective Marlon Primo, a member of the force for at least 10 years.
“As a result of a decision made by the Director of Public Prosecutions, one of the officers in relation to the Operation Lucan corruption allegation probe has been reinstated to full police duties,” Police Information Officer Diane Drayton confirmed yesterday. “The investigation is still ongoing, and therefore we will make no further comments.”
Mr. Primo’s attorney, Stephen Daniels, wouldn’t comment on what his client was being investigated for, other than to say that he had been accused of “giving out information.”
This reporter invited Mr. Primo to comment on the matter through Mr. Daniels, but did not receive a response from the officer.
Attempts to reach Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Commissioner David Baines, who was appointed to head the corruption probe earlier this month, were also unsuccessful.
Last August, four officers were placed on forced leave as a result of the investigation. They were interdicted in October, and another officer was interdicted in November.
Four officers from the United Kingdom were selected to commence an independent inquiry into the allegations. Those investigators began “Operation Lucan” on Nov. 10, reporting directly to Police Commissioner David Morris and Director of Public Prosecutions Wayne Rajbansie.
On Feb. 11, Mr. Baines was appointed to replace Mr. Morris and head the investigation with Mr. Rajbansie.
Ms. Drayton explained that Mr. Morris requested a change in leadership to ensure that the investigation is independent from any interdepartmental influence.
The specific allegations have yet to be made public.
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