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Two Teenagers Arrested Following Robbery

Two Teenagers Arrested Following Robbery

The police have arrested two suspects — a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male — after an 18-year-old male was “robbed of his motorcycle at knifepoint.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, an 18-year-old male attended Hamilton Police Station and reported that he was robbed of his motorcycle... Read more of this article

$2.9 Million In Drugs Seized & Man Arrested

$2.9 Million In Drugs Seized & Man Arrested

An estimated $2.9 million worth of “the controlled drugs MDMA [ecstasy], shatter and cannabis” was seized, and a 45-year-old man was later arrested, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Close to three million dollars’ worth of controlled drugs were seized in a recent joint operation involving the Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Assault & Robbery

Police Investigating Assault & Robbery

The Bermuda Police Service is “seeking the assistance of the public with its investigation into an assault and robbery which took place in the City of Hamilton.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:55 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7th, 2022, police attended Bermudiana Road, Hamilton, following a report of a fight involving a group of males. “Upon... Read more of this article

Multiple People Arrested & Items Seized

Multiple People Arrested & Items Seized

Multiple people have been arrested and “a number of items suspected to be stolen goods have been recovered,” the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] commenced an operation, dubbed operation “AZKABAN” “The BPS Crime Division, supported by the Tactical and... Read more of this article

Police: 400 ‘Engagements’ During 315 F Checks

Police: 400 ‘Engagements’ During 315 F Checks

The police perform 315 F checks along Crow Lane between 9:45pm Saturday and 12:10am Sunday, and ”there were 400 motorist engagements resulting in four arrests for outstanding warrants, four traffic tickets issued for no driver’s licence, one arrest on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug, and one arrest for possession of drug equipment.” A... Read more of this article

Police Aware Of Video Clips Warning Residents

Police Aware Of Video Clips Warning Residents

The police said they are “aware of a voice-note accompanied by video clips warning residents to be aware of an individual suspected of breaking into properties on Second Avenue, Pembroke.” A police spokesperson said, “A report has been received from a member of the public and investigation has commenced. “Anyone with any information... Read more of this article

117 Arrests For DUI From Jan 1 to May 31

117 Arrests For DUI From Jan 1 to May 31

[Updated] From 1st January until 31st May 2023, 117 motorists were arrested for impaired driving and since the start of Operation Vega in July 2021, a total of 10,014 traffic tickets have been issued, the police said today. In providing an update on the latest period of Operation Vega, Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division, said,... Read more of this article

Police Advisory: U.S. Counterfeit Currency

Police Advisory: U.S. Counterfeit Currency

The Bermuda Police Service urges “business owners and other members of the public to be alert when conducting transactions in $U.S. notes.” A police spokesperson said, “There have been recently confirmed reports of counterfeit $U.S. notes being used by individuals to purchase items at local establishments. “The counterfeit notes detected... Read more of this article

Investigation Continues Into Murder Of Patrick Dill  

Investigation Continues Into Murder Of Patrick Dill  

Today marks the seventh anniversary of the murder of Patrick Dill — who was fatally shot in Pembroke in 2016 — and the police are renewing their appeal for anyone with any information to please come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Today is the seventh year anniversary of the murder of Patrick Dill. Mr. Dill was shot to death... Read more of this article

BPS Continues Work To Tackle Financial Crime

BPS Continues Work To Tackle Financial Crime

The police noted the recently released “Bermuda 2020 Report on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessments” and said the ”BPS works with partner agencies within the National Anti-Money Laundering Committee to both combat and deter criminal use of our financial systems, and our collective input into this report helps inform... Read more of this article

Detectives Investigating Eleven Burglaries

Detectives Investigating Eleven Burglaries

Police detectives are “actively investigating 11 reported burglaries and two attempted burglaries at separate service stations, grocery, electronic & jewellery business establishments in various locations across the island.” A police spokesperson said, “Many of these reported incidents have occurred within the pre-dawn hours, between... Read more of this article

17-Year-Old Male Injured In Stabbing Incident

17-Year-Old Male Injured In Stabbing Incident

A 17-year-old male was injured in a stabbing in Pembroke last night, the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Around 9:13 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, police received reports of a disturbance at Rambling Lane, Pembroke. It was reported that one of the persons involved was armed with a knife. “Upon their arrival, officers were... Read more of this article