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UPDATE: Two More Persons Arrested on Seven Mile Beach, 27 December

27th December, 2024 Police Headlines

UPDATE (27 December):

 

Shortly after 2:00PM on Tuesday, 26 December, officers conducting foot patrols along the beach north of Seven Mile Public Beach detected a strong scent of ganja coming from a group of individuals.

 

Officers conducted searches under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and recovered a quantity of illegal substances, suspected to be ganja. A 19-year-old man from East End and a 20-year-old woman from Bodden Town were arrested on suspicion of possession and consumption of ganja. Additionally, the man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon after officers found a knife on his person.

 

A further search of a nearby vehicle linked to one of the arrested individuals resulted in the recovery of more illegal substances, suspected to be ganja along with drug paraphernalia.

 

The arrested individuals have been granted bail as investigations continue.

 

The RCIPS remains committed to maintaining the safety and security of our public spaces and encourages anyone with information on illegal activities to contact us at 949-4222

 

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.

 

Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app.

 


Update (23 December):

Shortly before 5:00PM on Saturday, 21 December, officers conducting foot patrols on Seven Mile Public Beach had cause to approach a man who they observed consuming what appeared to be ganja, and who had a bag containing a quantity of what appeared to be ganja. The man attempted to flee on foot before officers could search him, however he was prevented from doing so by the officers. A struggle ensued, during which the man continued to resist officers’ attempts to detain him, leading to an officer deploying pepper spray in order to subdue him. Officers conducted a search of the man and his belongings and recovered a significant quantity of suspected ganja, as well as a quantity of cash in various currencies.

 

The man, age 24 of George Town, was arrested and taken into custody. He has since been formally charged with Consumption of Ganja, Possession of Ganja, Possession of Ganja with Intent to Supply, and Resisting Arrest. He appears in court today, 23 December.


Initial Release (20 December):

The RCIPS is aware of social media posts circulating demonstrating criminal activity and anti-social issues at Seven Mile Pubic Beach. 

 

Yesterday, officers attended Public Beach and arrested two men for drugs offences.  RCIPS will continue to work with our partners, including Public Lands Commission and the Department of Commerce and Investment to support public safety and crime prevention initiatives, including conducting regular patrols to provide public reassurance. 

 

Around 12.20PM, Thursday 19 December, police responded to a report of a quantity of drugs located at Public Beach. 

 

On arriving at the scene a suspicious individual was identified by police and approached.  On attempting a search of his person, the man fled the scene, and a foot pursuit ensued.  Officers soon caught the man, and drugs and a quantity of money was found in a bag in his possession, which was seized by police.  The man, a 19-year-old of North Side was arrested for drug related offences and was transported to the Cayman Islands Detention Centre. 

 

Soon after, around 1:00PM, the same day, police received information pertaining to an individual selling drugs and liquor at one of the cabanas at Public Beach. 

 

Officers approached the location and proceeded to conduct a search of the individual and recovered a quantity of ganja and money, resulting in his arrest on Suspicion of Possession and Consumption of Ganja. The 29-year-old man who resides in Bodden Town, was transported to the Cayman Islands Detention Centre.

 

 

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