MAY PEN, Clarendon:

A former councillor of the Clarendon Parish Council is among four people arrested in connection with the illegal trading of gas oil in the community of Chatteau.

The May Pen police say a taxi driver and two others were also arrested and heavy duty tires, dry cell batteries and several five-gallon bottles filled with gas oil seized.

According to the police, the trunk of the taxi was loaded with gas oil.

premises searched

The police say the premises of the former councillor was searched and he is expected to be questioned this week in the presence of his lawyer.

In the meantime, the police are advising members of the public not to purchase petroleum products from unauthorised dealers because they are liable to be charged.

The police are asking anyone with information to contact them. The May Pen Police may be reached at 986-2208. The police 119 emergency number and Crime Stop at 311, 811 or www.tipsubmit.com may also be used to give information.