Police arrested 34 people and responded to 21 road traffic collisions over the holiday weekend, a spokesman said today.

Officers carried out heightened policing efforts between Thursday at 5pm and Monday at 5am.

The spokesman said there were 14 arrests for outstanding warrants, five for impaired driving and two for possession of bladed articles and other offences.

He added that ten people were injured in the traffic collisions, with one person receiving treatment in the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

Eleven traffic tickets and five official warnings were issued throughout the weekend.

Detective Superintendent Dennis Astwood said: “The BPS continues to take a proactive approach to addressing violent crime and antisocial behaviour.

“Our efforts are guided by intelligence-led policing, including the use of legislative powers such as stop and search under section 315F of the Criminal Code and valuable information provided by members of the public.”

He added: “On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service, I wish to commend the vast majority of the community who celebrated Bermuda Day in a safe and responsible manner.

“Your co-operation played a key role in supporting our policing operations and helping to ensure a safer environment for all.”