On Monday September 30th officers from the Specialist Investigations Unit, and Task Force conducted an operation that resulted in the arrests of three suspects – a 35-year-old male, a 19-year-old male and a 27-year-old-male. A fourth suspect, a 29-year-old male, is being sought in connection with this matter.

During the operation, officers seized two firearms, a quantity of ammunition as well as a large quantity of controlled drugs, with a street value of over $700,000.

Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith of the Specialist Investigations Unit, stated: “The seizure of these two firearms brings to fourteen the number of these deadly weapons taken off the street by police in a 10 month period. This seizure of these two firearms as well as ammunition and illegal drugs is quite significant and would have prevented severe injury or, loss of life.”

“It is also testament to the commitment and determination of officers of your Bermuda Police Service, as well as our colleagues at sister agency, Bermuda Customs Department, to protecting our community against the dangers posed by individuals who choose to become involved in illicit and criminal activity.”

Convictions for these offences carry a minimum sentence of ten years for the firearms and ammunition and a maximum life sentence for drugs possession.

Court appearances in relation to this matter are anticipated in due course.