By SANCHESKA BROWN
Tribune Staff Reporter
sbrown@tribunemedia.net
POLICE seized 26 stolen motorcycles Sunday afternoon during a “major operation” designed to “deter and disrupt the biking nuisance” in New Providence, according to Superintendent Stephen Dean.
According to Supt Dean, the operation was in response to a number of complaints from residents regarding the noise and nuisance created by large groups of people riding motorcycles, particularly on Sunday evenings.
“This was because of the public, they complained about these persons and we listened.
“So a team, led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Seymour went in the area of the Container Port Terminal off Gladstone Road. When they got there they met hundreds of persons being entertained by a large number of bikers,” he said.
“When these persons saw police coming, a lot of them fled on foot into nearby bushes. Police were still, however, able to seize 26 motorcycles suspected of being stolen.
“In addition, 29 bikers were cited for various traffic violations, mostly for driving without helmets, no insurance or the motorcycle not being licensed.
“We want to reassure members of the public that road safety and the protection of the community are a high priority.
“Those bikers that ride illegal and unregistered motorbikes can expect to be put before the courts or have their motorbikes taken away. Dangerous, careless and anti-social driving will not be tolerated.
“Anyone who may have information on those believed to be driving illegally or carelessly is urged to contact police.”
Supt Dean is also encouraging anyone who may have had a motorcycle stolen in the past few months to contact the Central Detective Unit at 502-9991.
Shooting
Meanwhile, police are also asking for the public’s help in solving a shooting incident that has left a man in hospital.
According to reports shortly after 10pm on Sunday, the victim was standing in front of his residence on Bell Snow and Turtle Drive, when the occupants of a grey Honda Accord shot him in his right leg and sped off.
The victim was taken to hospital, where his condition is listed as stable.
Investigations are continuing.
Comments
Sickened 10 years, 1 month ago
Good job to the police. Unfortunately, we may not hear about them doing this again for about 10 years which is how long ago the people out west started complaining. I hope to read this same story again every Monday for at least a month.
GrassRoot 10 years, 1 month ago
I always here, that the people are running for the bushes. I guess we need to get rid of the bushes. I really believe the bushes are the source of all evil in this country: weed, illegal immigrants, corrupt politicians, the murders, and now stolen motorbikes. We have a choice, we either educate the bushes or we will fight them with the full force of police and justice until they are no more. Lets stand up and create a unified front against the bushes.
ThisIsOurs 10 years, 1 month ago
Nothing else has worked its worth a try...engage UR 2.0 to attack all bushes at $1000 per sq foot
ThisIsOurs 10 years, 1 month ago
Good. Please launch more public education campaigns on the proper way to operate a motorcycle. Laws have not been enforced for so long there are people today who believe motorcycles don't have to obey traffic signals and that they have the right of way when the drive down the middle of the street.
While you're at it, address the numerous pedestrians who cross the streets indiscriminately. For the life of me I don't know where that comes from, some overcrowded shanty town community in a less developed country? This seems to be a recent trend.
ChaosObserver 10 years, 1 month ago
....“We want to reassure members of the public that road safety and the protection of the community are a high priority......really? How about cracking down on crazy A** bus drivers and cabbies? Or speeders?
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