Police attended the Botanical Gardens last night [March 5] after receiving reports that a large party was taking place, and according to the police “there were in excess of 100 persons at the event” and “no one was wearing masks and there was no social distancing.”
A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 11:00pm on Friday 5th March, 2021, police attended the Horticultural Hall – Botanical Gardens, Paget, after receiving several anonymous calls reporting that a large party was taking place there.
“Officers arrived at the location and reported there were in excess of 100 persons at the event. No one was wearing masks and there was no social distancing.
“Based on the number of persons at the location and the reported breaches, several police units were dispatched to assist.
“The organiser of the event could not be located among the crowd and no one was willing to assist police with their inquiries. However, the details of several vehicles which began leaving the scene as police arrived, were recorded.
“The public is reminded, under the current Covid regulations, gatherings are limited to a maximum of twenty-five people.
“In order to hold an event or gathering larger than the permitted maximum of 25 persons, an exemption from the Minister of National Security is required. Exemption applications are made online via the following link here.”
