By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Ashton Greenslade has “tweaked” the policing operation in Grand Bahama by utilizing additional resources to curtail criminal activity.
As a result of the moves 20 people were arrested over the weekend for various offences, including a man wanted in connection with the recent shooting and homicide on GB.
One man was charged in court yesterday morning, and a second man wanted by police – Kevin Smith – turned himself in yesterday accompanied by his attorney.
“In recent times we had two shootings. As a result of the shootings, I decided to tweak our operations a bit and to add some extra resources. I have added additional resources, including senior ranks,” ACP Greenslade said during a press briefing in his office at Police Headquarters.
ACP Greenslade noted those taken into custody were held for possession of an offensive instrument, unlawfully carrying arms, breach of curfew, breach of the Liquor Licence and other offences.
Of the 20 arrested, six are in custody for breach of curfew which ACP Greenslade said most people were adhering to.
“As you can see, we only have seven confirmed cases coming from the GB Division and that is because citizens have been taking heed and doing exactly what you are supposed to do. And I want to warn those persons trying to breach the curfew law that we will take you into custody, and you too will be going to court,” he warned.
When asked whether criminals are taking advantage of lockdowns to commit a crime, ACP Greenslade said police have been very proactive in its patrols.
“We are onto that and we have been proactive. On Friday, we tweaked our operations and added resources. So, we are dealing with everything; walking through track roads, doing foot patrols, static points, mobile patrol, and executing search warrants where possible,” he said.
He stressed that police are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the safety of all residents of GB.
“We will continue to tweak as we move forward, and there are some initiatives we have in place and doing some things we can’t share at this time,” ACP Greenslade said.
“We had a few shopbreaking and housebreaking, hence is our reason for tweaking our operation so we can be more effective in that regard also,” he said.
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