How does the arrest of Christopher “Dudus” Coke affect the fight against drugs here in the U.S. and why was the battle to catch him so bloody?
Jamaica is just the latest country making the news in the ongoing war on drugs, but the arrest of Christopher “Dudus” Coke late last month outside Kingston came at a price of more than 70 civilians. Innocent bystanders were caught in the crossfire between police, military and those on the wrong side of the law, including rival gangs, during the five-week manhunt that eventually led to his arrest. Now, as residents try to get back to life as normal, authorities are making a plea for calm from Coke’s supporters. (more…)
