Cayman  Immigration Main Phone Line Down

Please note that the main DOI phone number 949-8344 is temporarily out of order – the providers are diligently working on the issue. Once it has been resolved the public will be advised. However, during this process, please use 623-4810 to contact Department of Immigration.

HM Customs- Another arrest for Hashish

From HM Customs

On Tuesday 5^th August 2014, HM Customs Officers arrested one male passenger who arrived in the Cayman Islands on a flight from Jamaica, for possession and importation of cannabis resin known as hashish.

The passenger, who is a Caymanian national, was returning home after a short vacation. During a search, officers discovered the substance, and after a preliminary assessment, the passenger was arrested. The male passenger is now on bail while investigation continues.

Deputy Collector of Customs (Enforcement) Marlon Bodden said “Following the first arrest for hashish in May this second arrest suggests that we could be seeing an increase or new trend through the Owen Roberts International Airport. We have a zero tolerance approach to any illegal drugs; we will maintain our concentrated vigilance and wish to remind the public that offences of this nature can result in imprisonment.”

Anyone with information relating to this type of crime should contact HM Customs tip-line on 1-800- 534-8477 or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS) in total confidence, or email the department at [email protected].

From RCIPS

Fight at Cayman nightclub – 5 hurt

A security guard and four other persons were injured around 1:30 am last Saturday (9) at The Dream Nightclub on the West Bay Road, Grand Cayman.

Fighting broke out at the nightclub after a 23-year-old man was ejected from the club, and when he attempted to force his way back inside, he struck the security guard with a bottle.

It is alleged he then randomly started punching bystanders in the club knocking a man unconscious with a chair.

At the same time this was happening in the car park to the rear of the club several men were assaulting a 27-year-old male. The victim suffered injuries, believed to be stab wounds, to his arm and stomach from the attack.

The police say a friend came to his aid and was also stabbed in the buttocks.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of ganja.

Investigations into the various assaults are continuing and police urge anyone with information to call George Town police station on 949-4222 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 800(TIPS)8477.

Aggravated burglary – woman robbed by man with knife

At approximately 06.00 this morning Monday 11th of August police responded to a burglary in Spruce Lane, George Town where a female occupant of an apartment was awoken by a masked man armed with a knife.

The man stole cash from the premises before making his escape.

The female was not injured in the incident. She describes the man as having dark skin, approximately 6 feet tall and slim. He was wearing long jeans pants, a long sleeved shirt and wearing a mask that covered his head and face, leaving only his eyes showing.

Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Spruce Lane and saw anything suspicious around this time to call the George Town Burglary Team on 324 0683 or 949 4222. Alternatively call the RCIPS tip-line on 949 7777 or Crime Stoppers on 800 8477(TIPS).

Male receives hospital treatment due to dangerous fire trend. Police warn

The RCIPS is sending a warning to young people who seem to be following a trend of individuals are lighting themselves on fire in order to make social media videos.

On Friday night August 8th 2014 at around 11:11 pm police and paramedics responded to such a call in Bodden Town where a 26 year old male rubbed a flammable liquid over his body and then proceeded to light himself on fire. After the fire was extinguished and the extent of the injuries were recognized, 911 was called. Police and paramedics arrived on scene and the victim was taken to the GT hospital where he was treated for burns to his torso.

“This is a dangerous act and can have fatal results. At the very least, one can be physically and emotionally scarred for life. I hope that this is the last report of this nature that we receive” said Chief Inspector Brad Ebanks of the Eastern Districts.

UPDATED RCIPS NOTICE: GTPS phones are now operational

The phone line 949-4222 to the George Town Police Station is now in working order.

The phone line 949-4222 at the GTPS is currently down. However, the 649-4222 line is still operational. Any emergencies should still be called into Emergency Communications (911).

The RCIPS will announce when the line has been repaired.