The Jamaica Gasoline Retailers Association (JGRA) has begun to monitor the developments surrounding the theft of aircraft fuel at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. It is paying particular attention to see if the fuel has found its way into the gasoline retail trade.
Aviation fuel valued at millions of dollars has been reported stolen from Jamaica Aircraft Refuelling Services (JARS) in a major scam that stretched over a period of time in western Jamaica. Since the theft has been made public, investigations have been launched to unearth more information.
JGRA President Leonard Green told RJR News that, while his Association is concerned, there is nothing to indicate that the stolen fuel is being offered to the public by JGRA members. He said that the investigation might answer other questions, including the disparity in the pump price for the product over several months.
BP team
Meanwhile, the team from BP, which assisted with the probe into the fuel theft at JARS is scheduled to leave the island today. A source last night disclosed that the UK based team arrived on Monday and participated in a security audit of JARS. The findings from that probe will be used to determine whether additional security measures are needed at the facility.
On Tuesday, RJR News reported that two employees of Jamaica Aircraft Refuelling Services were nabbed during an operation by security personnel at Sangster International. The employees - one a driver and the owner of the truck used to transport the fuel - were questioned, but they have not been charged. Both have since resigned.
Jamaica Aircraft Refuelling Services is 51% owned by BP, with the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica controlling the remaining 49% stake.
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