Crime Correspondent: Trinidad and Tobago

Owen Alfred, Oswin "Ozzy" Moore and Dexter extridition to U.K.

Alfred, Moore and Thomas are all charged with conspiracy to transport some 13 kilogrammes of cocaine into the United Kingdom during the period June 1, 2002 to August 31, 2006. Ten men who are believed to have been involved in the illegal act as well are currently serving a six to 22 years' imprisonment in the UK. McNicolls, sitting in the Port of Spain Eighth Magistrate's Court, had earlier denied the men bail. He made the ruling after hearing from David West, head of the Central Authority Unit in the Office of the Attorney General. West said the seriousness of the offence, treaty agreement Trinidad and Tobago had with the UK, the associates of the accused, strength of the evidence and the possibility that they may flee custody if granted bail were the main reasons he objected to bail. Vashist Maharaj, who is representing Thomas and Moore, told the court that Thomas has seven children to take care of, while Moore has a sick son and a pregnant wife who suffers from high blood pressure.

Owen Alfred, Oswin "Ozzy" Moore and Dexter extridition to U.K.

Alfred, Moore and Thomas are all charged with conspiracy to transport some 13 kilogrammes of cocaine into the United Kingdom during the peri...