The Archive · 1927

Entry of Foreign Detectives

Witness said that Worthington had assured him nine other pistols were outside in a waiting motor fear, as well as 900 rounds of ammunition, Following this Worthing, ton had gone out, returning with a larger parcel containing the remainder of the arms, Defendant was accompanied by Sam Chalet who helped him to carry the parcel, witness stated. After a little more conversation regarding the transaction, witness had given the signal, which was the slamming of the door for the two foreign detectives stationed in an adjoining room come in. They bad come in and made the arrest of the two defend-fants. Then they had gone outside and arrested the foreigners seated in 12 waiting motor ear, who, witness said, gave signs of wanting to drive vay.

Deioctive Sub-Inspector James Hunter, a member the Police force wince 1911, was the next wil ness called for the government. He corroborated the evidence alreaily presented and added that he had heard fragments of conversation through the partition which included mention of 400 more pistols. eross-examination, the defendant's course! said "Did you have any understanding with Captain Clarke (Director of Criminal Intelligence)

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