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Burch & DeSilva on 2010 Crime Statistics
National Security Minister Senator David Burch said he was “encouraged by the fact that more citizens are honouring their civic duty by reporting incidents of crime to the Police.” The Minister was commenting on the on the 2010 Crime Statistics report released this week by the Bermuda Police Service. He said, “I am pleased that crime overall... Read more of this article
2010: Drug Seizures of $29.5 Million
The recently released 2010 Crime Statistics shows that in 2010 almost $30 million worth of drugs were seized, with cannabis making up the bulk of that amount. The 520kg [1,146lbs] of cannabis or cannabis resin accounted for 98% of drugs seized by weight and 90% of the value of drugs seized in 2010, with the report saying this indicates “that it... Read more of this article
Police: 2010 Crime Statistics Report
This afternoon [Jan 25] the Bermuda Police Service released the 2010 Year End Statistics. In 2010 there were 7 people killed and 29 people injured though the use of firearms, which represents a significant increase over 2009 which recorded 4 and 13 respectively. Across all other areas, crime is at its lowest point in the last decade, according to the... Read more of this article
3rd Quarter Stats: Crime Up 18% From 2009
This morning [Oct 26] The Bermuda Police Force released the 3rd quarter [Q3] crime statistics. There were 1,258 offences in Q3 2010 which is an 18% increase over the same period last year. However, it is still the 7th lowest quarter since Q1 2005 and is below the 5 year average. The increase is predominantly due to increases in burglary and motor vehicle... Read more of this article
