BREAKING: Journalist Vehicle Firebombed After Breaking News on Businessman Arrest in Antigua
The vehicle of the journalist who broke the news that Dominican businessman Dolwin Alexander was detained by police and immigration officials in Antigua and Barbuda has been firebombed.
Carlisle Jno Baptiste is currently in the United States but told reporters in Roseau that he is saddened by the news and he would not stop his investigations.
His vehicle was firebombed at around 2 a.m according to news outlets in Roseau
Jno Baptiste who owns Nature Isle News broke the news on Saturday that Alexander was being held in Antigua following an Interpol notice for illicit activities.
Alexander who is wanted by French authorities for his alleged involment in criminal activities including narcortics was released after 48 hours and flown back to Dominica on a flight that left the V.C Bird International Airport on Saturday afternoon, with his Attorney
Alexander was not interrogated by immigration in Dominica who were expected to handle the “Interpol alert” matter.
Reports are that Alexanda has been declared by Antigua as a persona non grata. Essentially he may not be allowed entry into the twin island state. Our newsroom is attempting to confirm this report.
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Mae July 10, 2023, 12:29 PM