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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 16 MIN

JAMAICAN GANGSTER: Sandokhan — The Phantom of the 80s

from History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture · host history experts | Joe & Kevin

Hear the true story of Wayne Smith, known as Sandocon, and the 1986 attack on the Olympic Gardens Police Station.This episode of Jamaican Gangster examines the events of November 19, 1986, when the Olympic Gardens Police Station became a target rather than a place of refuge. If you follow Jamaican gangster history, this breakdown provides a factual account of the morning that changed the station forever. We focus on the specific details regarding Sandocon and the circumstances surrounding this brazen act of violence.By analyzing 1986 crime history, we provide context for how these incidents impacted local law enforcement and the surrounding communities. This video is for viewers interested in the reality of Jamaican crime stories and the figures who shaped the narrative during this era. We strip away the rumors to look strictly at what happened when danger arrived at the station doors.Subscribe for weekly Jamaican Gangster episodes, and let us know in the comments which case you want us to cover next.

Hear the true story of Wayne Smith, known as Sandocon, and the 1986 attack on the Olympic Gardens Police Station.This episode of Jamaican Gangster examines the events of November 19, 1986, when the Olympic Gardens Police Station became a target rather than a place of refuge. If you follow Jamaican gangster history, this breakdown provides a factual account of the morning that changed the station forever. We focus on the specific details regarding Sandocon and the circumstances surrounding this brazen act of violence.By analyzing 1986 crime history, we provide context for how these incidents impacted local law enforcement and the surrounding communities. This video is for viewers interested in the reality of Jamaican crime stories and the figures who shaped the narrative during this era. We strip away the rumors to look strictly at what happened when danger arrived at the station doors.Subscribe for weekly Jamaican Gangster episodes, and let us know in the comments which case you want us to cover next.

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Hear the true story of Wayne Smith, known as Sandocon, and the 1986 attack on the Olympic Gardens Police Station.This episode of Jamaican Gangster examines the events of November 19, 1986, when the Olympic Gardens Police Station became a target...

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