Pubdate: Thu, 30 May 2002
Source: Royal Gazette, The (Bermuda)
Copyright: 2002 The Royal Gazette Ltd.
Contact:  http://www.theroyalgazette.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2103
Author: Stephen Breen
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/corrupt.htm (Corruption)

OFFICER ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES

A serving Bermuda Police officer was arrested yesterday on drugs 
charges and is expected to appear in court this week.

At a press conference yesterday, Police refused to disclose any 
further details, but said an investigation launched last year after 
allegations were made against a number of Police officers is still 
ongoing.

The investigation began last year after a member of the public made 
corruption allegations against members of the Narcotics Department.

Assistant Commissioner Carlton Adams said yesterday: "I have an 
update on a significant development in our investigation into 
allegations made against a number of Police Officers.

"That investigation was commenced in August 2001 and that matter has 
been diligently pursued by a Detective Chief Inspector and a number 
of Police officers from that time to the present.

"Today, at 12 noon, a serving Police officer was arrested at Hamilton 
Police Station in connection with offences against the Misuse of 
Drugs Act 1972, and following consultations with the Director of 
Public Prosecutions, a court appearance is anticipated in the near 
future."

Mr. Adams would not elaborate on his statement, but he did say the 
"investigation is ongoing".

When asked if he was concerned that such allegations had been made 
against serving officers, he said: "Certainly, but I stand behind the 
integrity of the Officers of the Bermuda Police Service."
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