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Cannabis Seizure: Mission Lane, Pembroke

09-09-2024

Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, police officers were on mobile patrol when they had occasion to attend a property in the area of Mission Lane, Pembroke. A check of the property drew them to the roof of a derelict building where more than sixty cannabis plants in various stages of growth, were found. The plants were seized and subsequently destroyed. The public is reminded that cannabis remains a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972. While the Misuse of Drugs (Decriminalisation of Cannabis) Amendment Act 2017 removed criminal offences for simple possession by any person of 7 grams or LESS of cannabis, the Act does NOT make it legal for a person to consume, cultivate, traffic or import cannabis in any quantity. Under the Act, a police officer of any rank has the lawful authority to seize any amount of cannabis in the possession of any person. Even if a person is caught with 7 grams or less of cannabis, that person’s residence, vessel or vehicle may be subject to search, if the police suspect other offences, such as possession with an intent to supply, or other criminal offences. It is still illegal to use, sell (supply), handle, or import cannabis and a person can expect to be prosecuted for such offences. If a person is caught with more than 7 grams of cannabis, that person should expect to be arrested and prosecuted, likely resulting in a criminal conviction.



Body Found Identified as Missing 70-Year-Old Janet Niklaus

09-09-2024

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that the lifeless body found near the Vesey Reserve, Southampton, on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, was that of 70-year-old Mrs. Janet Niklaus. Ms. Niklaus was reported missing from her Whale Bay Road, Southampton residence, on Friday, August 30th, 2024. An extensive search for her commenced and lasted several days. We wish to thank those members of the public who so generously gave of their time to assist in the search for Ms. Niklaus. The BPS extends condolences to her family and a Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist them during this difficult time. No further information will be provided at this time.



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