There were more than 4,000 stops at checkpoints over the 24 hour period, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, adding that the Coast Guard “intercepted and turned back a vessel with four passengers on board who were heading out for a day of fishing, as the vessel did not have a valid fishing licence.”
Speaking at last night’s press briefing, Minister Caines said, “Over the past 24-hours the joint operation of Officers from the Bermuda Police Service and the Royal Bermuda Regiment worked to cover 27 Community Advisory Points. There were more than 4,000 stops over the 24 hour period.
“The RBR continue to provide support to essential Government personnel in a variety of capacities, including the Department of Health with critical tasks including the transporting of our healthcare workers via government buses. Earlier today, the RBR also worked with the Government shelter team in the relocation to CedarBridge.
“Additionally our Coast Guard were busy on the waters over the past 24 hours. They assisted in escorting two vessels that entered Bermuda’s waters to St. George’s for Customs clearance. And in another incident, the Coast Guard intercepted and turned back a vessel with four passengers on board who were heading out for a day of fishing, as the vessel did not have a valid fishing licence.”
Minister Caines also shared that the BPS executed three Shelter in Place related arrests for various offences, and police also served a Shelter in Place Summons to two individuals who were out jogging in the Knapton Hill area during the early hours of this morning.
Minister Caines said, “As I have said before and will repeat again, anyone who does not have a valid reason for being on our roads or on our waters for that matter – during Shelter in Place will either be turned back, detained, or arrested and brought before the courts.”
Turning the Government run Quarantine facilities Minister Caines said, “We have allowed some flexibility so that persons who have family or friends in one of these facilities can drop off essential care packages. Today was the first day of the process, and reports from the DRRM Team indicates that everything went well, and individuals in these facilities were able to receive key necessities.
“Essential care package drop offs will follow the day of the week surname pattern and drop offs will continue tomorrow, Friday April 10, Tuesday April 14 and Friday April 17. The drop off time is from 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm.
“Again, the essential care package should contain key items such as toiletries, medication and essential foods, inclusive of any special dietary items. Thank you.”
