Reported Marine Incident in Flatts
Thu, 2017-06-22
Around 8pm Wednesday, June 21st marine police responded to a report of a vessel on the rocks with an unconscious man aboard at Gibbet Island in Flatts off North Shore Road, Smith’s parish.
On officers arrival the 52 year old man, believed to be from Devonshire, regained consciousness.
He was then arrested on suspicion of operating a boat while impaired and transferred to a waiting ambulance for transport to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital – where he was medically assessed and later discharged.
At last check the 52 year old man had been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
Counterfeit Bermuda $50 & U.S. $100 Notes Still Circulating
The Bermuda Police Service continues to receive reports of counterfeit Bermuda $50 and counterfeit U.S. $100 notes in circulation and reminds businesses and their staff as well as residents to remain vigilant.
Employees are once again advised that if counterfeit cash is detected during a transaction, the member of staff receiving the fake money should hold on to it, note the description of the individual who tendered it and contact police immediately.
Similarly, members of the public should take a few seconds to examine any money they may receive, especially the larger denominations.
Persons who may have unknowingly received counterfeit currency are encouraged to contact the nearest police station at the earliest opportunity to report the matter.
As a reminder it is a criminal offence to pass to another, possess, make or reproduce any counterfeit currency; punishable by up to five years in prison – and those caught committing such offences can expect to be prosecuted.
Suspicious circumstances regarding suspected counterfeit currency should be reported directly to detectives at the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.
