Butterfield Bank Bomb Threat
Wed, 2015-08-12
At 9:52 am First Responders attended a report of a bomb threat at Butterfield Bank, Rose Bank Center. As a result the Butterfield Bank instituted their emergency protocols and all bank personnel were detained in safe areas.
The surrounding buildings, HSBC Compass Point, Clarendon House and The TIGER ESSO Station were duly evacuated. The adjoining roads Par La Ville Road, Richmond Road and Church Street were cordoned off.
The Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit (EODU) conducted a thorough search of the entire building. The building was officially cleared for use at 1pm with the adjoining roads opening at that time. An active investigation into this incident is underway and anyone with information is asked to contact Chief Inspector Calvin Smith on extension 247-1032.
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank the public for their cooperation and patience.
