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Police are believed to have seized a weapon while making a high-profile series of arrests in St George’s yesterday afternoon.
St George’s West MP Kim Swan said the incident took place in Wellington Slip Road late in the afternoon and was witnessed by...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Bermudians travelling to Atlanta are coming back with “degrees in gangsterism”, National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief has said.
And admitting that jailed gangsters cannot be fully isolated in Westgate, Mr Perinchief called for tougher confineme...
DATE: Jun 05, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
More safeguards need to be put into place to better monitor the Island’s border controls, according to Shadow National Security Minister Michael Dunkley.
Mr Dunkley said there were “overwhelming” temptations for people working in the customs area; s...
DATE: Jun 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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The Bermuda Police Service has issued a public warning following an increase in fake cashier’s and travellers’ cheques.
The typical counterfeit cashier’s cheque found appears to be mailed from the UK and claims to be worth $2,750.
The fake traveller...
DATE: Jun 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An investigation has been launched to identify corrupt airport employees in Bermuda and the US after a “significant” quantity of drugs was imported to the Island.
US and Bermuda Government security agencies joined forces to successfully crush a bid ...
DATE: Jun 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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Women are encouraged to attend a workshop on personal safety and awareness after a sex attack in broad daylight at the weekend.
The Women’s Resource Centre, on Point Finger Road, is holding the session on July 18 to teach females how to protect thems...
DATE: May 31, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Violent gangs are recruiting members as young as eight on Facebook and Twitter and luring slightly older children on BlackBerry phones, a detective revealed last night.
Gang expert Sergeant Alex Rollin told a meeting for families at Elliot Primary Sc...
DATE: May 31, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Female joggers were warned to be vigilant after a weekend sex attack on a woman in broad daylight and an attempted attack on another.
The two incidents took place within the space of an hour on Saturday morning. A 29-year-old man was in custody last ...
DATE: May 30, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The SPCA yesterday called for stricter laws against owners who mistreat pets after an aggressive pit bull ended up getting shot dead in the street by police.
Chairman Andrew Madeiros said it seems officers had no choice other than to shoot the dog as...
DATE: May 30, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said victim support is a key part of his agenda as he attended a community get-together for mothers who've lost sons to gang violence.
Movita Martin marked the first anniversary of her son Dekimo Martin's m...
DATE: May 30, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
