Acting Opposition Leader Pat Gordon-Pamplin has called for an update on the case of a bullet posted to the Premier, saying it has left a taint of suspicion on both political parties.

Security was stepped up around Ewart Brown after postal workers intercepted the mailing on December 10 — eight days before the General Election. More than two weeks on, Police have consistently refused to comment on the investigation.

A string of questions from this newspaper as to whether it is making progress, and if a suspect or motive have been established, have gone unanswered.

A spokesman said on Monday: "The investigation is ongoing. As is common practice with ongoing investigations, we cannot comment further at this time without potentially risking the integrity of the investigation."

Minister of Home Affairs David Burch revealed news of the incident at a joint news conference with Commissioner of Police George Jackson on December 11. On Monday, he referred a request for more information to the Police, saying: "I have no update."

Michael Dunkley, Opposition leader at the time of the incident, condemned the fact that it happened. He also remarked: "We are confident the Bermuda Police Service will fully investigate this matter and we look forward to hearing the outcome of the investigation.

"We have been deluged by calls from people questioning the timing of this incident one week before the election and branding it a political stunt, particularly by people who did not notice any increased security around the Premier shortly after the news conference announcing the threat.

"However, we respect the Police Commissioner's assessment of the situation."

Giving her view on the silence from the Police since the initial publicity, Acting Opposition Leader Mrs. Gordon-Pamplin said on Monday: "It is still our contention that threatening behaviour towards any politician is totally unacceptable.

"That behaviour may have been in vogue in the 60s and 70s, but in this sophisticated society, it is entirely inappropriate, and quite frankly, passé.

"While the timing may have been politically convenient for the Premier, there are still those who speculated that he sent the bullet to himself.

"In the absence of a full investigation, there will still be those who believe that somehow, one of the United Bermuda Party members or supporters has totally taken leave of all senses, or others who believe that the PLP were up to more election tricks.

"The sooner the information is disclosed and the 'culprits' brought to justice, the sooner we can put this unfortunate matter to bed."