MARIGOT-The courts in Basseterre handed down a one year prison sentence to a 21 year old man for robbing an American tourist at gun point. The attacker also caused bodily injuries to the victim's husband, who came to her aid when she was attacked at gun point. The bandit managed to escape with the victim's hand bag. According to a press release from the gendarmes the incident occurred on October 30th 2008 in grand case. The attackers had blocked the couple's vehicle while they were driving in the area. The two culprits were masked and armed with a pistol when they committed the incident. Gendarmes also transferred a 27 year old man to Basse-Terre on Tuesday after he was found to be in possession of a machete and ammunition. The authorities also found illegal substance at the man's house. The suspect is suspected of being one of the persons who were involved in an armed robbery at the Cadisco Gas Station. A judgment in this case is expected on January 6 2009. The gendarmes also detained a 37 year old vagrant who threatened someone with a knife. the man is summoned to appear in courts on march 5, 2009.
