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Over 60 Cannabis Plants Seized & Destroyed
“More than sixty cannabis plants in various stages of growth” were “seized and subsequently destroyed,” the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, police officers were on mobile patrol when they had occasion to attend a property in the area of Mission Lane,... Read more of this article
Second Arrest In Connection With Shooting
A second man has now been arrested in connection with the firearm incident that occurred on August 24th, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continued Operation Athelstan, which is the BPS response to the police shooting that occurred on Saturday,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Three Men Arrested
Police have arrested three men as part of Operation Athelstan, an “operational response to the firearm incident that occurred on August 24,” with an 18-year-old male “arrested in connection with the firearm incident” and two other men “arrested on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs and drug equipment.” A... Read more of this article
Minister Weeks On Shooting Incident
“This was a heinous and cowardly act of violence directed at our police officers last night,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Minister Weeks said, “We are grateful that no one was hurt during this dangerous incident. This is a threat to law and order, and we must all do our part to bring the culprits to justice. “This kind... Read more of this article
‘Passenger Discharged A Firearm At Police’
[Updated] “Officers observed two males riding a motorcycle in a southerly direction along Khyber Pass, when the passenger discharged a firearm at police” and “officers began pursuit which eventually lead to shots being fired,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12am on Saturday 24th of August... Read more of this article
36 Arrests Made During Cup Match Weekend
“The policing plan implemented over the just concluded Cup Match holiday weekend, was in the main, successful in preventing any major criminal activity,” the police said, adding that there “were thirty-six arrests for various offences, the majority being for outstanding warrants.” A police spokesperson said, “However of... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Stabbing In Sandys
A man has been injured in a stabbing early this morning [July 31] in Sandys, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 1:00am on Tuesday 31st of July 2024 police were dispatched to a report of a stabbing on Cambridge Road near to the junction with Somerset Road, Sandys. “On police arrival, it was ascertained that... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal In Murder Investigation
The police have renewed their appeal for information about the murder of Jahkoby Smith in 2017. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:15pm on Saturday 29th July, 2017, Jahkoby Smith, was fatally stabbed after he was involved in an altercation that took place at the West End Sailboat Club, Sandys. At that time, there was a wake being held for... Read more of this article
Female Injured In Shooting In Paget
[Updated with video] A female “sustained multiple gunshot wounds” and was taken to hospital for “treatment of her injuries which are considered life-threatening,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:10 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a confirmed... Read more of this article
Two Arrested In Connection With Murders
“Two male suspects were arrested in connection with the ongoing investigations into the murders of Razi Garland and Amon Robinson,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “On Thursday, July 25th, 2024, the Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit, supported by the Criminal Investigation, Gang Targeting and Police Support Units, executed... Read more of this article
Three Arrested, Warrants Executed, Cash Seized
A 58-year-old Mexican national was arrested at the airport “after he was found in possession of a large quantity of cash” and the police also executed search warrants at residences in Devonshire and Paget and “more than $17,000 in cash was seized and two persons arrested.” A police spokesperson said, “On Saturday, July... Read more of this article
Police Appeal: Murder Of Jahcari Francis
Seven years after Jahcari Francis was fatally shot in Devonshire, the Bermuda Police Service continue to investigate his murder, and have reiterated their appeal for anyone with information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Today, Friday, 19th July 2024, marks seven years since the murder of Jahcari Antoni Francis. At the time... Read more of this article
