Press Releases

Shortly after 8:00PM on Friday, 10 July, police had cause to stop a vehicle travelling in central George Town.

Officers searched the vehicle and its occupants, resulting in the recovery of a quantity of suspected ganja. The occupants were arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences and taken into police custody.

Following subsequent enquiries, officers attended a residential premises in Windsor Park to execute a search. Upon arrival, officers observed a man wanted by police in relation to an assault offence, and he was arrested.

A search of the man’s residence resulted in the recovery of a quantity of suspected cocaine and he was further arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences and taken into police custody. Officers then executed an extensive search of the premises which resulted in the recovery of additional quantities of suspected ganja, drug paraphernalia, and a suspected firearm.

On Saturday, 11 July, officers executed another search under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a residential address in West Bay. During the search, officers recovered another quantity of suspected ganja. Two individuals who were present at the residence were arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences and taken into police custody.

All items were seized for investigative purposes and the matter remains under police investigation.

The RCIPS is aware of an inaccurate news article currently being circulated regarding this ongoing investigation and can confirm that Michael Gollab remains wanted by police.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the George Town Police Station 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.

The publication and sharing of unverified information regarding active police investigations can mislead the public and can potentially undermine police efforts.

The RCIPS urges media organisations and members of the public to refrain from publishing and circulating unconfirmed information regarding active police investigations. Information concerning police investigations should be verified through RCIPS Media and Communications unit. The Media and Communications unit can be contacted via email at pr@rcips.ky.