Explosives and Fire crackers Warning.

The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) is warning persons against the use of pyrotechnic articles such as firecrackers/scratch bombs, sparklers and other similar explosives.

Persons are reminded that the activating, discharging or throwing of these explosive devicesin any public place is prohibited by Section 435, Chapter 72A of the Criminal Code of the 2010 Continuous Revised Laws of Grenada, which states that it is an offense for anyone without lawful authority (the proof of which shall lie with him or her) to interfere with the public rights of others.
A person so criminally convicted is liable to a fine or imprisonment for six months.

Meanwhile, persons are also reminded that Customs Act 9 of 2015, restricts the importation of blasting powders, detonators and high explosives of any description.
Further, persons are reminded that Section 9, subsection 3 (c) of the Explosives Act Chapter 96 of Volume 6of the 2010 Continuous Revised Laws of Grenada, makes it is a criminal offense for anyone to use, deal, sell or purchase these explosives, without the appropriate license.
Anyone found guilty of an offence against this act is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five thousand dollars.

The RGPF will be intensifying its security measures aimed at stemming the illegal and indiscriminateuse of these explosives, and will take a zero tolerance approach against offenders in possession of these explosives.
Anyone found in possession, offering for sale or discharging these devices may face criminal prosecution under the relevant legislation.

In light of the dangers posed by these explosives including the threat to security, the general public is encouraged to cooperate and report any such violation to ensure maximum protection of all.

An appeal is made to parents and guardians to advise and educate their children about the consequences of the use and discharging of these illegal explosives.
Parents/guardians may be subject to criminal prosecution for the acts of their children, which cause injury, loss of lives and or loss of property.

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St. Patrick Resident Sentenced to Prison

A 24 year old resident of Marli, St. Patrick, who pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the slaughterhouse of a chicken farm owner has been sentenced to prison.

Poran Moses appeared at the Sauteurs Magistrate’s Court today (December 13th 2018) where he was sentenced to twenty-four months on both counts to run concurrently.

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Relocation of Vendors

The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) in its efforts to control vending in and around the town of Grenville will be relocating the street vendors to Seaton Brown Street.

To facilitate the operations of the vendors, Seaton Brown Street will be closed to vehicular traffic as of Friday 14th December, 2018.

The general public and in particular vendors, are therefore advised that effective Saturday 15th December, 2018 vending will not be prohibited on the sidewalks and streets of within the town of Grenville.

Source: Office of Commissioner of Police

Contact: Community Relations Department
440-3764; 405-5324

Date: Thursday 13th December, 2018