And in other crime news - this one coming out of San Pedro - there was a shooting in the early hours of Saturday morning and it looks to be related to the island's drug gangs.
At around 4:25 am, it happened at the Espat's residence where two men were targeted by 3 masked assailants who let off a barrage of bullets. ACP Romero told us more.
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"Upon their arrival, they learnt that someone came to that area and pulled out a weapon and fired several shots towards two doors of an apartment. The rooms belong to Logan Espat and Mark Espat and no one was injured. Several shells were found in the area. An investigation is being carried out at this time."
Courtney Menzies:
"We know that the Espat's are usually - crimes with them are usually drug related, is that the case in this incident?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"We do not know who the suspects are for this shooting but yes we know the rivalry they have in San Pedro with other persons."
Courtney Menzies:
"The two persons that were shot at, are the cooperating?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"Yes, they have provided the information but so far we have not been able to identify any suspects."
Reporter:
"Is there any suspicion of further retaliation?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"Yes, we are looking at that we know the rivalry between them and the other group so we have additional police presence on the island to try and address the matter."
The men reportedly escaped on a boat.
