The Bermuda Police Service continues with its high visibility policing initiative focusing on identified problem areas. Last week, from 6am – 10pm, Monday to Friday, Police units conducted patrols of the following areas:

·        Pembroke: Court Street, Dundonald Street, Princess Street, Angle Street, Reid Street, Elliot Street, Union Street, King Street, North Street, Elizabeth Hills Road, Elizabeth Hills Park, Serpentine Road, Church Street, Queen Street, St. Augustine Road.

·        Devonshire: Cedar Park Road.

Individuals were arrested for various offences including taking an auxiliary/motorcycle without the owner’s consent, drinking in a public place, being drunk & incapable, suspicion of passing counterfeit currency, possession of a bladed weapon, possession of drug equipment, suspicion of assault, suspicion of possessing a controlled drug and outstanding warrants.

The officers received positive feedback from the public (both pedestrians and motorists) during their patrols, particularly in the Court Street, Pembroke area. Business owners and their employees in the Court Street area also expressed their appreciation of the increased Police presence.