Why be amazed at how United States law enforcement agents can 'move in on people?' Having put a man on the moon since 1969 and having then been there a few more times, what is so difficult about a synchronised swoop down on alleged Fifa wrongdoers in a few locations?
After careful investigation and the gathering of relevant material, all that is necessary to synchronise the raid is the time, the place and a phone call.
Think about where the American Embassy is situated around the Queen's Park Savannah. A good sized aircraft/people carrier can easily be landed, should it ever become necessary to evacuate their staff. They probably also have mapped out how many fighter planes can be safely landed in the self-same savannah.
The official residence of the American Ambassador is situated at the top of a mountain and is kitted out with state of the art radar/satellite dishes.
You can be sure those dishes are not there for looking at 'Sponge Bob Square Pants,' 'Curious George' or 'Dancing with the Stars.' Trinidad and Tobago is part of the global village and all the big nations keep an eye on us. We are an oil rich (not so rich these days) nation, strategically situated on the cusp of South America.
We are also a transshipment destination for drugs, guns and human trafficking. Since long, long time ago, we must surely be under 24/7 surveillance.
This conspiracy theorist says if you need them, just call them. Big Brother is always listening.
Lynette Joseph
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